English translation by Leonard Hancock, staged, with piano

Director	Geoffrey Saunders
Piano	Robin Humphreys
Adina	Teuta Koço
Nemorino	Oliver Kuusik
Belcore	Mario Solimene
Dulcamara	George Matheakakis
Giannetta	Ella Kirkpatrick
(cast may be subject to change)

The comic opera L'elizir d'amore is one of the most frequently performed of all Donizetti's operas and is a delightful tale of lovers' quarrels and reconciliation, magic potions and romantic confusion.

Nemorino, a shy young farmer is in love with Adina, a wealthy landowner, who constantly rejects his offers of love.

Belcore, a dashing and bombastic sergeant, begins to woo Adina, making Nemorino very jealous. He begs Adina to return his love, but in vain. Dr Dulcamara, a travelling quack, extols the praises of his wonderful potion, guaranteed to cure all ills. Nemorino acquires a bottle of the Doctor's elixir of love, actually a bottle of Bordeaux, with the instruction that it will not take effect until the next day (when the Doctor will be long gone). Will the elixir make Adina fall in love with Nemorino or will she marry the dashing sergeant?

CLONTER PERFORMANCE
Saturday 26th April 7.00pm - 70 minute supper interval
Tickets: £40
Indoor Picnic Table: £2.00 per person

LIVERPOOL PERFORMANCE
Tuesday 29th April 7.30pm - 30 minute interval
There will be a coach leaving from Clonter Opera Theatre travelling to Liverpool for anyone interested in attending the performance on April 29th, please ask the Box Office for further details.
Tickets: £45