The Royal Opera
Jakub Hrůša
Music Director
Oliver Mears
Director of Opera
Insights: Boris Godunov
Thursday 15 January 2026 7.45pm
Please note that casting is subject to change up until the start of the performance. Please continue to check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Approximate Timings
This event will last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
Creatives
- Music
Modest Mussorgsky
- Libretto
Modest Mussorgsky
- Director
Richard Jones
Cast
- Presenter
Sophie Rashbrook
- Music Historian
Marina Frolova-Walker
- Chief Répétiteur
Susanna Stranders
- Chorus Director
William Spaulding
- Cast
John Daszak
Andrii Kymach
Jamez McCorkle
Adam Palka
Bryn Terfel
Insights
- Director of Learning and Participation
Jillian Barker
- Head of Public Engagement
Emma Head
- Insights Producer
Aisling Henihan
The Royal Opera
- Patron
HM The King
- Music Director
Jakub Hrůša
- Director of Opera
Oliver Mears
- Director of Casting
Peter Mario Katona
- Associate Director
Netia Jones
- Administrative Director
Cormac Simms
Guidance
Suitable for all
Further information
Digital Cast Sheets
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