About
What to expect
The opera is based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean.
Joseph De Rocher, imprisoned for a double murder, asks Sister Helen for spiritual guidance as he awaits execution on Death Row.
Despite the misgivings of the sisters of her mission and members of the prison staff, Helen agrees to his request.
Helen tries to lead De Rocher to a confession, caught between the grief of his family and the families of his victims.
Terrence McNally wrote the libretto and Jake Heggie wrote the score.
- Based on Sister Helen Prejean's memoir
- Libretto by Terrence McNally
- Score by Jake Heggie
- Explores compassion, faith and forgiveness
Dates
Questions
When does Opera North - Dead Man Walking start and end?
Opera North - Dead Man Walking runs Sunday, 21 February 2027.
Where is Opera North - Dead Man Walking?
Opera North - Dead Man Walking takes place at The Grand Theatre & Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds.
What is the story about?
Joseph De Rocher is imprisoned for a double murder and awaits execution on Death Row.
He asks Sister Helen for spiritual guidance.
She agrees despite misgivings from her mission and prison staff.
She tries to lead him to a confession, caught between his family and his victims' families.
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Getting there
The Grand Theatre & Opera House, 46 New Briggate, LS1 6NZ Leeds, England, GB
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