Imprisoned and tortured for threatening to expose the barbarity of a brutal regime, political prisoner Florestan has little hope left. Only a daring feat of heroism by his loyal wife Leonore can offer him a chance of escape – and of justice.

In his first opera production, pioneering contemporary media artist Gary Hill reimagines Beethoven’s work in the present and future, the story unfolding on board the doomed spacecraft Aniara as it hurtles towards infinity.

Hill’s arresting staging highlights the universal relevance of Beethoven’s themes with compelling video projections and striking costumes. The esteemed international cast is led by celebrated Japanese conductor Kazushi Ono.

'Theatrically, it's riveting... and quite impeccably played' The Guardian on Opéra de Lyon's Porgy and Bess, International Festival 2010

'hit me like a mind-blowing adrenalin fix.' The Scotsman on Opéra de Lyon's Porgy and Bess, International Festival 2010