Philip Venables

Calendar

This calendar exists only as a guide: details may be incorrect or out of date, so please check directly with venues. New dates are added through the year as they are announced .

If you have performances that should be added here, please contact me here.

This Year

  • Friday, 14 March 2025, 20:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, world premiere, at Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Sunday, 16 March 2025, 14:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 20:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, at Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Saturday, 22 March 2025, 20:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, at Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 20:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, at Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Sunday, 30 March 2025, 14:00
    We Are The Lucky Ones, at Dutch National Opera
    Nationale Opera & Ballet Amstel 3 1011 PN Amsterdam Netherlands

    Based on interviews with 80 people born in the 1940s across Europe, this opera tells the story of a "We are the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a special generation — and asks the question: what makes us happy?
    Written by Nina Segal and Ted Huffman, music by Philip Venables, direction and design by Ted Huffman, music direction by Bassem Akiki. Commissioned by Dutch National Opera in partnership with the Ruhrtriennale. .

  • Saturday, 26 April 2025, 20:00
    4.48 Psychosis at Staatstheater Mainz (new production)
    Kleines Haus Staatstheater Mainz Gutenbergplatz 7 55116 Mainz Germany

    A new production of 4.4 Psychose (German language version), directed by Rahel Thiel, conducted by Samuel Hogarth and designed by Elisabeth Vogetseder. More information here: https://www.staatstheater-mainz.com/veranstaltungen/oper-23-24/4-48-psychose

  • Monday, 05 May 2025, 20:00
    4.48 Psychosis at Staatstheater Mainz (new production)
    Kleines Haus Staatstheater Mainz Gutenbergplatz 7 55116 Mainz Germany

    A new production of 4.4 Psychose (German language version), directed by Rahel Thiel, conducted by Samuel Hogarth and designed by Elisabeth Vogetseder. More information here: https://www.staatstheater-mainz.com/veranstaltungen/oper-23-24/4-48-psychose

Next Year

Nothing from Thursday, 01 January 2026 to Thursday, 31 December 2026.

Last Year

  • Thursday, 25 January 2024, 19:30
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (London premiere), at Southbank Centre
    Queen Elizabeth Hall Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX England

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre and NYU Skirball Theater NYC. Tickets: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions

  • Friday, 26 January 2024, 19:30
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (London premiere), at Southbank Centre
    Queen Elizabeth Hall Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX England

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre and NYU Skirball Theater NYC. Tickets: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions

  • Saturday, 27 January 2024, 19:30
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (London premiere), at Southbank Centre
    Queen Elizabeth Hall Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX England

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre and NYU Skirball Theater NYC. Tickets: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions

  • Sunday, 28 January 2024, 15:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (London premiere), at Southbank Centre
    Queen Elizabeth Hall Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX England

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre and NYU Skirball Theater NYC. Tickets: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions

  • Thursday, 01 February 2024, 20:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Wednesday, 21 February 2024, 20:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Saturday, 09 March 2024, 20:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024, 18:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Sunday, 07 April 2024, 20:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Thursday, 18 April 2024, 20:00
    Numbers 91–95 at Festival Arsmondo Utopia, Strasbourg
    Opéra National du Rhin 19 Place Broglie, 67008 Strasbourg, France

    Lovemusic performs Numbers 91–95 in a mixed concert including works by Arthur Lavandier, Thierry Tidrow, Claude Vivier and Charlotte Bray. The concert is in the Salle Ponelle of the Opéra National du Rhin. Tickets: https://www.operanationaldurhin.eu/en/spectacles/saison-2023-2024/concert/villes-invisibles

  • Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 20:00
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Thursday, 16 May 2024, 19:30
    Denis & Katya at Theater Erfurt
    Theater Erfurt Theaterplatz 1 Altstadt 99084 Erfurt Germany

    Denis & Katya, in a brand new production by Markus Weckesser / Theater Erfurt. Info and tickets: https://www.theater-erfurt.de/stuecke/denis-katya

  • Thursday, 30 May 2024, 20:00
    The Hermes Experiment performs A Photograph at Kettle's Yard
    Purcell Room Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX England

    The Hermes Experiment performs a mixed programme, including works by Elaine Mitchener, Meredith Monk, Oliver Leith and Mirz Calix. Tickets: https://www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/the-hermes-experiment/

  • Thursday, 13 June 2024, 20:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions (Dutch premiere), at Holland Festival
    Holland Festival

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre, Ruhrtriennale, Holland Festival and NYU Skirball Theater NYC. Tickets: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/performance-dance/faggots-and-their-friends-between-revolutions

  • Tuesday, 02 July 2024, 19:30
    My Favourite Piece is the Goldberg Variations, at Aarhus Academy
    Institut for (X) Skovgaardsgade 5C 8000 Aarhus C Danmark

    performed by Andreas Borregaard. Text by Ted Huffman.

  • Saturday, 17 August 2024, 16:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions at the Ruhrtriennale
    Jahrhunderthalle Gewerbepark Präsident An der Jahrhunderthalle 44793 Bochum Germany

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Ruhtriennale and NYU Skirball Theater NYC.

  • Sunday, 18 August 2024, 16:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions at the Ruhrtriennale
    Jahrhunderthalle Gewerbepark Präsident An der Jahrhunderthalle 44793 Bochum Germany

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Ruhtriennale and NYU Skirball Theater NYC.

  • Monday, 19 August 2024, 20:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions at the Ruhrtriennale
    Jahrhunderthalle Gewerbepark Präsident An der Jahrhunderthalle 44793 Bochum Germany

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Ruhtriennale and NYU Skirball Theater NYC.

  • Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 20:00
    The Faggots and their Friends Between Revolutions at the Ruhrtriennale
    Jahrhunderthalle Gewerbepark Präsident An der Jahrhunderthalle 44793 Bochum Germany

    A Baroque Fantasia, based on the book by Larry Mitchell (1977). Text & Direction: Ted Huffman, Music: Philip Venables. Co-commissioned by MIF, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Bregenzer Festspiele, the Ruhtriennale and NYU Skirball Theater NYC.