What's On

Friday 7 November 2025, 7pm

The Elixir of Love

The Elixir of Love

Presented by Saffron Hall

Beautiful and popular Adina is completely out of Nemorino’s league. Shy and sincere but desperate to catch her eye, the arrival of the smooth-talking Doctor Dulcamara and his apparently miraculous concoctions provides the perfect opportunity to change his fate. But Nemorino soon discovers that love is rarely straightforward, and that perhaps his ‘Elixir’ is just wine after all…

English Touring Opera return to Saffron Hall with Donizetti’s sparkling The Elixir of Love in a new production set in a down on its luck seaside town.

Complete with exquisite music played by a 16 piece orchestra, The Elixir of Love is one of Donizetti’s most frequently staged operas and a classic will they? won’t they? story packed with warmth and romance. Enjoy the highs and lows of your favourite romantic comedy, performed by world-class musicians, at your local theatre.

Performed in English with English surtitles

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Performance information

Running time

2 hours 30 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 12+

This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

More info

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Donizetti The Elixir of Love

Performers

  • English Touring Opera
  • Martin Constantine director
  • Natasha Page Adina
  • Tamsanqa Tylor Lamani Nemorino
  • Timothy Nelson Belcore
  • Emyr Wyn Jones Dulcamara
  • Rosie Lomas Gianetta

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Information for your visit

Friday 7 November 2025, 7pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

5.30pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

5.45pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

5.45pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Pre-concert talk

6pm - 6.30pm
Ticket holders are invited to attend a free pre-concert talk in E7.

Show starts

7pm

Show ends

9.30pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.30pm – 10.30pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 12+

This event is not recommended for children under 12 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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