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Purcell : The Fairy Queen
Late Night Opera
Part of the St Endellion Summer Festival 2026
Add to my Calendar 06-08-2026 22:00 07-08-2026 00:00 36 Purcell : The Fairy Queen Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas was a particular favourite of the 2025 Festival and now we’re delighted to present highlights from The Fairy Queen. Victoria Newlyn’s production may not include the fountains or dancing monkeys from 1693, but expect the theatrical comedy and extravagant musical invention of Purcell’s score to overflow! A showcase for many of our younger performers, alongside Julian Close and Rebecca Afonwy-Jones, conducted by Seb Gillot. St Endellion Church, Port Isaac DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Endellion Church
St Endellion
Port Isaac
Cornwall
PL29 3TP
England
Tickets
Prices: 20
Book Tickets
Programme
Henry Purcell – The Fairy Queen: Extracts
Performers
Julian Close – bass
Rebecca Afonwy-Jones – mezzo-soprano
Victoria Newlyn – Director
Seb Gillot – harpsichord / organ / director
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Programme Note
Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas was a particular favourite of the 2025 Festival and now we’re delighted to present highlights from The Fairy Queen. Victoria Newlyn’s production may not include the fountains or dancing monkeys from 1693, but expect the theatrical comedy and extravagant musical invention of Purcell’s score to overflow! A showcase for many of our younger performers, alongside Julian Close and Rebecca Afonwy-Jones, conducted by Seb Gillot.
