Comedy and tragedy collide when a wealthy patron commissions two entertainments for his guests – one a knockabout comedy, the other a high-flown mythological opera. Chaos erupts when, at the last minute, both companies are instructed to perform their pieces simultaneously.

All sides of Strauss’s musical personality – comic, heroic and romantic – are on glorious display in this sumptuous confection. Director Rodula Gaitanou locates the action in a Fellini-esque Italian film studio in a production that won high praise when it was first seen in Gothenburg in 2018.

More Salford Listings MORE

Salford Sunday 24th May 2026

Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

Join award-winning comedian and writer Daliso Chaponda as he brings his latest stand-up show Topical Storm to The…

Salford Sunday 11th October 2026

Lenny Henry: Still At Large

Join Sir Lenny Henry at The Lowry for Still At Large, a compelling live show that blends humour,…

Salford Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2026

Lemn Sissay: Let The Light Pour In

Join acclaimed poet, author and broadcaster Lemn Sissay OBE for an uplifting and deeply personal live performance based…