Susanna

A clever and thought-provoking rethinking of Susanna

“Director Patricia Gomez contrasts Susanna’s ancient story with the experience of two contemporary women. A ’pious’ woman, who seeks refuge from men, in a convent; and a ‘modern’ woman who endures a controlling relationship when she lets a man (…) into her life

“Gomez has sympathetically reallocated some of Susanna’s libretto to these women so that their experience is interestingly reflected against Susanna’s central story. This makes for a compelling and visual addition to the audience experience and understanding of the opera.”

“the addition of the experience of 20th and 21st Century women, and the visually clear staging brought a valuable additional dimension to the production, bringing the story to life in an accessible and rewarding way to a modern audience