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An Anatomy of Melancholy
A nostalgic, slow-burn baroque night.
Haunting visuals, bittersweet music and the voice combine in this intimate theatrical meditation on the consolations of sorrow inspired by Robert Burton’s 17th-century study of depression. Created by director Netia Jones, the production features Iestyn Davies’s crystalline countertenor voice accompanied by atmospheric visuals and the ravishing music of Tudor composer John Dowland. Returning to the stage following its 2022 world premiere, Emma Doherty directs this revival performed in the round in The Pit theatre, offering an endlessly tender take on human emotion.
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When and where does the performance take place?+
The show is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at The Pit within the Barbican Centre in London.
Who is performing in this production?+
The production features countertenor Iestyn Davies and musician Monica Pustilnik.
How do I get tickets for the performance?+
Tickets on Mood.
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