Albert Herring - Benjamin Britten (Royal College of Music)

A shy greengrocer is elected May King after all the girls in town are found unworthy of being Queen. With the help of a spiked drink he breaks free of society’s expectations and learns to stand up for himself. Conducted by leading Britten interpreter and Director of Opera at the Royal College of Music, Michael Rosewell, this performance of Britten’s Albert Herring showcases the best young talent at the Royal College of Music International Opera School. CAST Albert Herring: Nick Pritchard Superintendent Budd: Matt Buswell Sid: Nicholas Morton Nancy: Angela Simkin Emmie: Catriona Hewitson Lady Billows: Janis Kelly Miss Wordsworth: Natasha Day Florence Pike: Polly Leech Mrs Herring: Amy Lyddon Cis: Rowan Pierce The Outsider: Michael Taylor Moran Mr Gedge: Julien Van Mellaerts Mr Upfold: Joel Williams Harry: Max Todes Orchestra: Royal College of Music Opera Orchestra Conductor: Michael Rosewell Director: Liam Steel Designer: Anna Fleische Costume Designer: Jools Osborne Lighting Designer: Joshua Carr