Albert Herring
Synopsis
Accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, composer Benjamin Britten's satirical look at life in an English market town delivers plenty of laughs. When Lady Billows (Patricia Johnson) realizes no girls in town are worthy of the May Queen title, she crowns virtuous Albert Herring (John Graham-Hall), the greengrocer's son, as the village's May King. The comic opera features a strong ensemble cast including Alan Opie and Felicity Palmer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hall
- Original Title
- Albert Herring
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hall
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Peter Hall
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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Herring
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What is Albert Herring about?
Accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, composer Benjamin Britten's satirical look at life in an English market town delivers plenty of laughs. When Lady Billows (Patricia Johnson) realizes no girls in town are worthy of the May Queen title, she crowns virtuous Albert Herring (John Graham-Hall), the greengrocer's son, as the village's May King. The comic opera features a strong ensemble cast including Alan Opie and Felicity Palmer.
Who directed Albert Herring?
Albert Herring was directed by Peter Hall.
Who stars in Albert Herring?
The principal cast of Albert Herring includes John Graham-Hall, Patricia Johnson, Felicity Palmer, Jean Rigby, Alan Opie.
When was Albert Herring released and how long is it?
Albert Herring was released in 1985 with a total runtime of Unknown.