Experience the searing psychological drama, intrigue and suspense of Benjamin Brittens opera Peter Grimes, performed by English National Opera and screened live from the London Coliseum in stunning cinematic HD.
ENOs award-winning production paints a vivid picture of a small communitys descent into suspicion, gossip and mob mentality in the face of a tragedy. What really happened to Peter Grimess missing apprentice, and was he involved? Despite the suspicions of the townspeople, after questioning in court, Grimes is released without charge. Subjected to a hate campaign, Grimess state of mind and behaviour becomes increasingly unstable. And then he takes on another apprentice, with tragic consequences.