Gloriana
Synopsis
Performed at Madrid's historic Teatro Real in 2018, Ivor Bolton conducts Benjamin Britten's opera based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History. In her repeated clashes with the Earl of Essex-a longtime favorite of the queen who was ultimately put to death for treason-Elizabeth I is depicted as flawed and vain, human and sympathetic.
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Anna Caterina Antonacci
Queen Elizabeth I
Leonardo Capalbo
Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex
Paula Murrihy
Frances, Countess of Essex
Duncan Rock
Charles Blount, Lord Mountjoy
Sophie Bevan
Penelope, Lady Rich
Leigh Melrose
Sir Robert Cecil
David Soar
Sir Walter Raleigh
Benedict Nelson
Henry Cuffe
Elena Copons
A Lady-in-Waiting
James Creswell
A Blind Ballad-Singer
Sam Furness
The Spirit of the Masque
Àlex Sanmartí
The City Crier
Scott Wilde
The Recorder of Norwhich
Itxaro Mentxaka
A Housewife
Gerardo Lopez
The Master of Ceremonies
Dan Thomas
Vihuela
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stéphane Lebard
- Screenplay & Story
- William Plomer, Lytton Strachey
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- Gloriana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Production Studios
- Wahoo Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stéphane Lebard
William Plomer, Lytton Strachey
Benjamin Britten
Stéphanie Dumesnil
Miguel Sáinz, Frédéric Allain, Natalia Camacho, Francisco Javier González
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Sáinz
Producer
William Plomer
Writer
Frédéric Allain
Producer
Stéphanie Dumesnil
Editor
Lytton Strachey
Writer
Stéphane Lebard
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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?
Performed at Madrid's historic Teatro Real in 2018, Ivor Bolton conducts Benjamin Britten's opera based on Lytton Strachey's 1928 Elizabeth and Essex: A Tragic History. In her repeated clashes with the Earl of Essex-a longtime favorite of the queen who was ultimately put to death for treason-Elizabeth I is depicted as flawed and vain, human and sympathetic.
Who directed Gloriana?
Gloriana was directed by Stéphane Lebard.
Who stars in Gloriana?
The principal cast of Gloriana includes Anna Caterina Antonacci, Leonardo Capalbo, Paula Murrihy, Duncan Rock, Sophie Bevan.
When was Gloriana released and how long is it?
Gloriana was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Gloriana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gloriana was composed by Benjamin Britten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gloriana?
Gloriana holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).