On sale to Scottish Opera Supporters Thu 8 May, 11am
On sale to Friends Thu 15 May, 11am
On general sale Thu 22 May, 11am
Evening 7.15pm
Running time 2 hours including interval
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Scottish Opera - L’heure espagnole / The Bear
Scottish Opera presents a new double bill of two comedies of infidelity directed by Jacopo Spirei.
This performance of L’heure espagnole, which marks 150 years since Ravel’s birth is about a lustful clockmaker’s wife must put her creativity to the test, to hide her lovers from her husband. Will she be successful? William Walton’s The Bear is about a faithful widow confronted with her late husband’s prominent love affairs who comes to blows with his creditor. Will she have her happily ever-after?
Spirei and Scottish designer Kenneth MacLeod interpret Ravel’s and Walton’s mini masterpieces for a modern audience, exploring treachery and romance with humour.
This concert staging is conducted by French opera expert Alexandra Cravero. The cast includes Lea Shaw (former Scottish Opera Emerging and Associate Artist and Education Artist-in-Residence); and, 2025/26 Scottish Opera Emerging Artists Chloe Harris, Daniel Barrett, Edward Jowle and Luvo Maranti, and experienced Scottish tenor Jamie MacDougall
In partnership with Lammermuir Festival
Proudly supported by The Scottish Opera Endowment Trust and Friends of Scottish Opera
Sung in French and English with English supertitles
Tickets from £24.25*
Dates
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Sat 15 Nov 7:15 PM ADTT
Audio Description Available
An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.
Touch Tour Available
For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.
Cast and Creatives
Creatives:
Conductor
Alexandra Cravero
Director
Jacopo Spirei
Designer
Kenneth Macleod
Lighting Designer
Andrew Burnside
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
Cast:
Cast of L’heure espagnole
Concepción
Lea Shaw
Torquemada
Jamie MacDougall
Ramiro
Daniel Barrett
Don Iñigo Gomez
Edward Jowle
Gonzalve
Luvo Maranti
Cast of The Bear
Yelena Ivanovna Popova
Chloe Harris
Grigory Stepanovich Smirnov
Daniel Barrett
Luka
Edward Jowle
Discounts
Friends 10% off full price tickets booked before 22 May. After 22 May, £3 off.
Scottish Opera Supporters 10% off full price tickets booked before 22 May.
Concessions £3 off
Groups (8+): £6 off Stalls and Dress
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
£15 tickets available in advance for Under 26/Young Scot card holders/ full time students/ unwaged. Must bring valid ID. Excludes top 2 price bands.
School Groups (10+): £15
Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Access Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
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Access
Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
More information about our venues and access at Capital Theatres
Access Performances
Audio Description
- Sat 15 Nov 2025, 7.15pm
Touch Tour
- Sat 15 Nov 2025, 6pm
- Meet in the foyer
- Free tea and coffee provided
To book Touch Tours, please phone us on 0131 529 6000 (open Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm) or email bookings@capitaltheatres.com. (not available online)
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