Mary Queen of Scots Tickets

This operatic retelling of the life of the royal queen, *Mary Queen of Scots* is making it's London Coliseum debut next February. This captivating opera takes you back 500 years and tells a story of Mary Queen of Scots that still resonates today. Book your tickets to see one of the most esteemed Scottish composers **Thea Musgrave** bring this story to life in this limited run.

About Mary Queen of Scots

The captivating opera explores the life Mary I of Scotland as she navigates through a web of deceit, betrayal, and political intrigue. Caught between her drunken husband, scheming half-brother, and untrustworthy lover, she must find a way to uphold her country and her Catholic faith. With each new conversation, Mary I is faced with treacherous twists and turns, as those closest to her reveal their true intentions. Until finally a terrible miscalculation causes her to fall into the arms of her Protestant cousin, Elizabeth I.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

Esteemed composer, Thea Musgrave wrote four operas based on historical figures including *Harriet*, *The Woman Called Moses*, *Simón Bolívar*, and *Pontalba*. Mary Queen of Scot was her first one.
Thea Musgrave was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2002.
The opera is based on the real Mary Queen of Scots, who became Queen at only 6 days old.

Mary Queen of Scots Cast

Queen Mary - Heidi Stober

James Stewart, Earl of Moray - Alex Otterburn

Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley - Rupert Charlesworth

James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell - Nicky Spence

David Riccio - Barnaby Rea

Cardinal Beaton - Darren Jeffery

Lord Gordon - Alastair Miles

Earl of Ruthven - Ronald Samm

Earl of Morton - Jolyon Loy

Creatives

Conductor **- Joana Carneiro

Librettist - Thea Musgrave

Important information

Child policy

No Under 5s – unless specifically stated otherwise.

Running time

2 hours 35 mins (inc. interval)

Performance dates

15 February - 18 February 2025

Content

Special notice

Sung in English with the words displayed above the stage (Surtitles).

Children under the age of 16 must be seated with an adult/someone over 18. The adult cannot be sitting separately.

Latecomers - if you are late, you will be able to view the performance on a TV monitor whilst our staff wait for an appropriate point in the performance to allow you to enter the auditorium and take your seat. Our staff will try to do this as early as they can within the performance but this isn’t always possible and in some cases you may be asked to wait until the interval.

Mary, Queen of Scots Tickets at the London Coliseum, London