Evenings 7.15pm
Age 12+
Running time: Approximately 2 hours including interval
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Scottish Opera: Trial by Jury
New production accompanied by the world premiere of Emma Jenkins & Toby Hession's A Matter of Misconduct! in a double-bill evening.
With a comic cast performing contrasting roles in both pieces, Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct! promises an unmissable night of classic G&S comedy and new writing.
Trial by Jury
First performed in 1875, this is the first major hit from the partnership of WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Set around a classic case of broken vows - the defendant having literally left the claimant at the altar - the trial bubbles over with emotion, humour, and downright chaos, leaving the jury divided. How will they decide between the charming yet swindling defendant and the utterly captivating claimant?
A Matter of Misconduct!
Following the crowd-pleasing political satire In Flagrante, which premiered on the 2023/24 Opera Highlights tour, Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession present a daring new operetta set in the press room at Number 9 Downing Street.
When a scandal threatens to break about the frontrunner in a bloody leadership campaign, a lawyer is needed to prevent information from reaching the press. Sylvia Lawless from the firm Lawless, Lawless, Lawless and Crook must find the loopholes in this modern take on unsavoury behaviour.
Trial by Jury is a new co-production by Scottish Opera, D'Oyly Carte Opera and Opera Holland Park
A Matter of Misconduct! is a new co-commission and co-production by Scottish Opera and D'Oyly Carte Opera
Trial by Jury and A Matter of Misconduct! are presented as a double bill
Content warning:
Contains jokes, some of which are really naughty.
There's no swearing in it, but quite a bit of innuendo.
Sung in English with English supertitles
Tickets from £23.75*
Dates
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Fri 30 May 2025 7:15 PM
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Fri 6 Jun 2025 7:15 PM ADTT
Audio Description Available
An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.
Touch Tour Available
For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.
Access
Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
More information about our venues and access at Capital Theatres
Access Performances
Touch Tour
Friday 6 June 2025 at 6pm
Touch Tour tickets can be booked ahead of your visit by calling box office on 0131 259 6000, Mon to Sat 11am to 3pm, or in person at the counter in the Festival Theatre.
Audio Description
Friday 6 June 2025 at 7.15pm
Discounts
Friends £3 off.
Multi-Buy Offer 15% discount when booking for both The Merry Widow and Trial By Jury.
Concessions £3 off
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
Groups (8+): £6 off Stalls and Dress
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
£15 tickets available in advance for Under 26/Young Scot card holders/ full time students/ unwaged. Must bring valid ID. Excludes top 2 price bands.
School Groups (10+): £15
Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Friends 20% off (Terms and conditions apply)
Access Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability. For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
All discounts are subject to availability.
Credits
Cast & Creatives
Conductor - Stuart Stratford
Director (Trial by Jury) - John Savournin
Choreographer (Trial by Jury) - Kally Lloyd-Jones
Director (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Laura Attridge
Designer - takis
Lighting Designer - Ben Pickersgill
The Learned Judge (Trial by Jury) - Richard Suart
The Plaintiff (Trial by Jury) - Kira Kaplan
The Defendant (Trial by Jury) - Jamie MacDougall
Counsel for the Plaintiff (Trial by Jury) - Chloe Harris
Usher (Trial by Jury) - Edward Jowle
Roger Penistone (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Ross Cumming
Sandy Hogg (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Jamie MacDougall
Cherry Penistone (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Chloe Harris
Sylvia Lawless (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Kira Kaplan
Hugo Cheeseman (A Matter of Misconduct!) - Edward Jowle
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
The Chorus of Trial by Jury / A Matter of Misconduct!
New co-production with D'Oyly Carte Opera and Opera Holland Park
A Matter of Misconduct! is a new co-commission by Scottish Opera, D'Oyly Carte Opera, and Opera Holland Park
Kindly supported by Scottish Opera’s New Commissions Circle
Part of Scottish Opera's 2024/25 Season
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