Dido and Aeneas & Trial by Jury

Porcupine Productions return to St Mary's Church, Putney High Street, SW15 1SN, with a new production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, and Trial by Jury, the irreverent one act operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. Expect drama, laughter, glamour and passion as this established and popular chamber opera company bring you an evening of entertainment for all tastes. The Putney Pantry, based in the venue, will be open for drinks and refreshments before the performance and in the interval. https://www.putneypantry.com/ Based on the Aeneid, Dido and Aeneas follows the tragic story of Dido, the Queen of Carthage, and her ill fated love for the Trojan hero Aeneas. Dido - Ruth Beckman Belinda, her sister and first in the court - Shirley Vaughan Anastasia, second in the court - Rosalind O'Dowd Aeneas - Sarah Tyler Sorceress - Annette Dumville Witches - Nina Kopperhed and Kathleen Linton-Ford A Sailor - Stephen Roe Merc…