Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
Saturday 5 July, 4pm
Benjamin Britten Peter Grimes
Performed by:
Mark Le Brocq: Tenor : Peter Grimes
Emma Bell: Soprano : Ellen Orford
Mark Stone: Baritone: Balstrode
Eugene Dillon-Hooper: Bass: Swallow
Matthew Bawden Rev. Horace
Rhian Davies Auntie (cover)
Ella de Jongh Ellen Orford (cover)
Jamie Formoy Peter Grimes (cover)
Tilly Green Mrs Sedley
Oliver Heuzenroeder Ned Keene
Justin Jacobs Bob Boles
Fraser Robinson Ned Keene (cover)
Caitlin Mackenzie Auntie
Joshua McCullough Hobson
Binny Supin Yang First Niece
Michelle Cheung Tsz Yau Second Niece
Cambridge Philharmonic Orchestra
Cambridge Philharmonic Chorus
Harry Sever Conductor
Will Kerley Director
When Benjamin Britten read George Crabbe’s poem The Borough, it sparked in him the idea for one of the greatest operas written in the English language, his timeless Peter Grimes. Celebrating 80 years since its premiere our full orchestra and chorus will perform with guest soloists and a cast selected from British Youth Opera programmes.
From the troubled setting of the Suffolk coast – and the eponymous anti-hero’s relationship to the gossip-fuelled village – Britten weaves music of beauty, intricacy, humour and incredible humanity.
Whispers, judgments, and accusations swirl around a tight-knit English fishing village. A fisherman’s apprentice is dead and Peter Grimes, the boy’s employer, is in the frame.
British Youth Opera brings a cast of participants from their programmes, alongside established names in the three key roles, to this semi-staged performance at Saffron Hall – a great opportunity for audiences to hear the next generation in the making!
A second performance of the opera will be performed at Cadogan Hall, London 6th July 2025 – for further information visit their website HERE
Soloists
Saffron Walden Carnival Disruption
Driving to the venue – please be aware there may be disruption on Saturday 5th July due to the Saffron Carnival. Please see below for details.
We will be running a shuttle bus (free) from Audley End train station to the venue for those traveling by train (direct trains from Cambridge).
Please allow extra time for car journeys and follow the suggested alternative route.
From Friday, 4th and Saturday 5. July onwards Saffron Walden will be under the influence of Carnival (8 Day Weekend).
This will mean traffic through the centre of Saffron Walden could be restricted on Saturday all day.
Suggested route: Coming from north use the B1383 via Littlebury towards Audley End.
Having passed Audley End House turn immediately left over the little bridge and keep left again where the road branches. Saffron Hall and the School will be then within sight on your right.
tickets
Tickets: £16, £26, £31, £36
Please note that tickets are purchased on a non-refundable basis.
Access: The building is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with wheelchair / companion seating ramps and accessible toilet facilities.
Click HERE to find out more.
TRAVEL & PARKING
With over 400 car parking spaces on site, parking at Saffron Hall is easy, convenient and free. You can find out more HERE.
The nearest train station is Audley End, with regular trains from Cambridge.
The venue address is: Saffron hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH MAP LINK HERE