Gloriana
Synopsis
Gloriana, Op. 53, is an opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten to an English libretto by William Plomer, based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History It was written to mark the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Gloriana Part 1: ACT 1 Sc i
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-19
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sarah Walker
Queen Elizabeth I
Anthony Rolfe Johnson
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Jean Rigby
Frances, Countess of Essex
Neil Howlett
Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy
Elizabeth Vaughan
Penelope, Lady Rich
Alan Opie
Sir Robert Cecil
Richard van Allen
Sir Walter Raleigh
Malcolm Donnelly
Henry Cuffe
Lynda Russell
Lady-in-Waiting
Norman Bailey
A Blind Ballad Singer
Dennis Wicks
The Recorder of Norwich
Shelagh Squires
A Housewife
Alan Woodrow
Master of Ceremonies
Robert Huguenin
A Morris Dancer
Leigh Maurice
The City Crier
Adrian Martin
The Spirit of the Masque
Ian Stewart
Time
Amanda Maxwell
Concord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Bailey, Colin Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- William Plomer, Lytton Strachey
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Gloriana
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- RM Arts, Channel 4 Television, ENO: English National Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Bailey, Colin Graham
William Plomer, Lytton Strachey
Benjamin Britten
Colin Graham, Robin Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Derek Bailey
Director
William Plomer
Writer
Lytton Strachey
Writer
Colin Graham
Producer
Colin Graham
Production Design
Colin Graham
Director
Alix Stone
Production Design
Alix Stone
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Gloriana.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gloriana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gloriana about?
Gloriana, Op. 53, is an opera in three acts by Benjamin Britten to an English libretto by William Plomer, based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History It was written to mark the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Who directed Gloriana?
Gloriana was directed by Derek Bailey, Colin Graham.
Who stars in Gloriana?
The principal cast of Gloriana includes Sarah Walker, Anthony Rolfe Johnson, Jean Rigby, Neil Howlett, Elizabeth Vaughan.
When was Gloriana released and how long is it?
Gloriana was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Gloriana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gloriana was composed by Benjamin Britten.