Waterperry Opera Festival: The Elixir of love

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Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love bursts to life at a village fair, where a fast‑talking elixir seller, a self‑styled charmer, and two stubborn hearts set off romance, rivalry, and irresistible community spirit under lanterns and bunting.
Under the glow of lanterns and bunting, a lively fête transforms the Waterperry amphitheatre into a village green beside a chocolate factory. Adina, savvy and independent, delights in her freedom while Nemorino longs to be seen. As a preening charmer from another land marches in to stake his claim to Adina’s hand, and a smooth elixir‑seller supplies bottled bravery, mischief and playful theatricality erupts. Donizetti’s beloved comedy reminds us that no potion can purchase love - but courage and a well‑timed confession can change everything.

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Waterperry Gardens
Waterperry
Oxford
OX33 1LA

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The event runs from 18:30 to 22:00 on the following dates.
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