Welsh National Opera – Bluebeard’s Castle and Oedipus Rex
21 November @ 7.30pm
About Welsh National Opera – Bluebeard’s Castle and Oedipus Rex
In this powerful double bill, two extraordinary works of the 20th century are brought together in a shared world of ritual, mystery and psychological intensity.
In Bluebeard’s Castle, Judith leaves everything behind to be with the enigmatic Duke Bluebeard.
She soon discovers his home is filled with locked doors and as she demands each one be opened, she uncovers not only the secrets of his past but something far more unsettling. As darkness gathers, love and fear become impossible to separate.
In the second half, the same stark setting becomes the ancient city of Thebes for Oedipus Rex. A plague grips the land, and its king is determined to uncover the truth behind it. As his search intensifies, he is forced to confront a destiny he cannot escape. What begins as a quest for answers becomes a devastating revelation.
Gothic, atmospheric and visually striking, this unified staging draws powerful connections between two timeless myths.
Sung in Hungarian and Latin with surtitles in English and Welsh
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee
Dates & times:
Saturday 21 November 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 5 minutes, including an interval
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
