TURANDOT

Name: TURANDOT
Start: 2027-04-04T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-04-10T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

About the show

A co-production with Scottish Opera

An epic tale of love, courage and redemption. Puccini’s high-octane opera TURANDOT stars world class sopranos Sinéad Campbell Wallace (Princess Turandot) and Celine Byrne (Liù).

The icy princess TURANDOT sets her suitor, tenor Young Woo Kim (Calaf) an impossible task, he must solve her three riddles or face death. Liù, his devoted servant is prepared to sacrifice herself to protect him.

Turandot set design is by Charles Edwards, with costume design by Doey Lüthi, lighting design by Ben Pickersgill and choreography by Gareth Mole.

TURANDOT is sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Featuring the iconic aria “Nessun dorma” TURANDOT is conducted by Valerio Galli, directed by David McVicar and culminates in an unforgettable finale that delivers Puccini’s score in all its splendour. The stellar cast includes bass Insung Sim (Timur), bartone Hansung Yoo (Ping), tenors Andrew Masterson (Pang), Aaron O’Hare (Pong) and Eamonn Mulhall (Emperor Altoum) and bass John Molloy (Mandarin). TURANDOT showcases the full power of the Irish National Opera Orchestra and Chorus.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian aged 18+. No under 3’s permitted in the auditorium.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.