Jenufa

Written by Gabriela Preissová
Adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Directed by Sue Lefton
Presented by Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Adapted from the play Her Stepdaughter by Gabriela Preissová which was the basis for Janácek’s opera, this story of betrayal, love and forgiveness in a small, tight-knit community caused a scandal in Prague when it was first performed in the 1890s and was not performed in Britain until five years ago.

Guildhall School actors present a rare production of this play.