Rose Opera “Manon Lescaut”

By Giacomo Puccini

May & June 2026

Puccini’s breakthrough third opera, Manon Lescaut, is the moment his genius catches fire. In its soaring melodies and surging drama, you can already hear the seeds of La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly – yet this is a masterpiece in its own right. ​A passionate tale of love, desire and betrayal, it asks: is Manon drawn to luxury, or is Des Grieux the ultimate romantic, sacrificing everything for love?

​​Performed in the beautiful surroundings of Normansfield, sung in Italian with full orchestra and chorus, this promises to be another triumph for Rose Opera, following our acclaimed 2024 Tosca and 2025 Cav/Pag double bill. 

For more information and to book tickets please visit https://www.roseopera.co.uk/

Performance Dates:

• Saturday 30th May at 2pm
• Sunday 31st May at 3pm
• Saturday 6th June Matinee at 2pm & Evening Performance at 7pm
• Sunday 7th June 3pm

Conductor: Lewis Gaston.

Stage Director: Callie Nesteroth

With the Rose Opera orchestra, soloists and chorus.

Doors: Doors Open one hour before each performance time. 

Booking: Book tickets directly through Rose Opera. 

Normansfield Theatre Box Office do not sell tickets for this event.

Bar: The bar will be open for an hour before each performance and during the interval.

Parking: There is very limited parking available at Normansfield Theatre for performances. Free parking is available on Kingston Road and adjoining roads. The Theatre is serviced by plenty of public transport. Please respect our neighbours by leaving quietly after the performance has ended.