About This Event

The Welsh National Opera is bringing a compelling double bill to the New Theatre Oxford on Saturday 21 November 2026, with performances commencing at 7:30 PM. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience two monumental works: Béla Bartók's atmospheric *Bluebeard's Castle* and Igor Stravinsky's dramatic oratorio, *Oedipus Rex*. Bartók's *Bluebeard's Castle* delves into the unsettling depths of a newlywed's marriage, as Judith accompanies her husband, Bluebeard, into his mysterious castle. As they open the castle's doors, a series of increasingly revealing chambers unveil secrets that challenge her understanding of her husband and their union. Following this, Stravinsky's *Oedipus Rex*, based on Sophocles' timeless tragedy, offers a powerful retelling of King Oedipus's fate. The narrative follows his relentless pursuit of truth, leading him to a devastating discovery about his own identity and the inescapable grip of destiny. Tickets for this significant operatic event are available from £14.

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