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A Midsummer Night's Dream

Benjamin Britten

ROYAL THEATER. MAIN HALL
After 20 years since its premiere at the Teatro Real, the classic and modern gem by one of the great opera composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten, returns to its stage. Based on Shakespeare's eponymous comedy, which also inspired Purcell to create The Fairy Queen (also featured in the 25/26 season), it is presented in a production by Deborah Warner, following acclaimed works in Madrid such as Billy Budd and Peter Grimes. Renowned singers, specialists in this repertoire, such as Simon Keenlyside and Iestin Davies, make up a dream cast. Opera in three acts, op. 64 Music: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) Libretto: Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, based on the eponymous play (1600) by William Shakespeare Production by Teatro Real in co-production with the Royal Ballet and Opera of London and the Teatro Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real (Intermezzo Chorus / Madrid Symphony Orchestra) Children's singers from ORCAM Text and Photo © Teatro Real

DATES

March

Tuesday 10 | 19:30

Thursday 12 | 19:30

Saturday 14 | 19:30

Tuesday 17 | 19:30

Friday 20 | 19:30

Sunday 22 | 18:00

UPCOMING OPERAS

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Ariadne and Bluebeard

FROM JANUARY 26 TO FEBRUARY 20, 2026
ROYAL THEATER. MAIN HALL

THE MASNADIERI

THE MASNADIERI

FROM FEBRUARY 10 TO 14, 2026
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ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

FROM FEBRUARY 12 TO 18, 2026
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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

FROM MARCH 10 TO MARCH 22, 2026
ROYAL THEATER. MAIN HALL

THE SOLD BRIDE

THE SOLD BRIDE

FROM APRIL 14 TO APRIL 30, 2026
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ROMEO AND JULIET

ROMEO AND JULIET

FROM MAY 27 TO JUNE 13, 2026
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FROM JUNE 29 TO JULY 20, 2026
ROYAL THEATRE. MAIN HALL