Ben Johnson performs the role of Eumete in Monteverdi's The Return of Ulysses at Longborough Festival

Ben Johnson performs the role of Eumete in Monteverdi’s The Return of Ulysses at Longborough Festival Opera, with performances on July 13th, 15th, 17, and 18th

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Photo Credit: Chris Gloag

Penelope is besieged by nefarious suitors, keen to declare Ulysses dead and seize power over Ithaka. Ulysses finally arrives home, in disguise – and Penelope promises to accept the man who can string Ulysses’ great bow.

Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria (The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland) is Monteverdi’s beautiful, compassionate drama of homecoming. Robert Howarth conducts early music specialists La Serenissima; and Longborough’s Artistic Director Polly Graham makes her festival debut.

For a taste of what's to come, watch the short animated film by illustrator Amber Cooper-Davies, directed by Polly.