Fri 8th May 2026, 7 pm
Sun 10th May 2026, 4 pm

King Arthur or the European Worthy

Baroquestock presents a fully staged performance of Purcell’s Restoration masque King Arthur. A confection of music, and dance, speech and action, this dramatic semi-opera is set to a libretto by the poet John Dryden telling the little-known story of King Arthur’s mission to rescue his blind Cornish fiancée Princess Emmeline.

In the 1690s as today, London was a cultural melting pot. Purcell’s genius lay in his ability to synthesise musical influences from all over Europe into a style which was both cosmopolitan and quintessentially English. Presented by a suitably international ensemble of artists, Baroquestock’s King Arthur is a production not to be missed!

This production has been made possible thanks to the support of Gilbert and Vahideh Hall, as well as a joint grant from Continuo Foundation and The Purcell Society. Baroquestock is also kindly supported by Heath Street Baptist Church.

Soloists: 
sopranos: Isabelle Haile & Mariana Rodrigues
alto: Hera Protopapas
tenor: Max Robbins
bass-baritone: Benjamin Schilperoort

Dancer – Tamara Hinson
Actor – Christopher Hunter
Stage Director / Designer – Natalie Coury  

ISTANTE COLLECTIVE
Harpsichord & conductor – Matthew Brown