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Jakub Hrůša
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Oliver Mears

Insights: Samson et Dalila

Cast sheet

Monday 27 April 2026

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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 lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes without an interval
Credits

Music

Camille Saint-Saëns

Libretto

Ferdinand Lemaire

Cast

Presenter

Ian Skelly

Conductor

Alexander Soddy

Revival Director

Benjamin Davis

Revival Choreographer

Róisín Whelan

Tenor

SeokJong Baek

Mezzo-soprano

Aigul Akhmetshina

Bass

William Thomas

Chief Répétiteur

Patrick Milne

Singer

Maria Schellenberg

Insights

Director of Learning and Participation

Jillian Barker

Head of Public Engagement

Emma Head

Insights Producer

Aisling Henihan

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

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