Béla Bartók only created one opera, using the libretto written by his close friend Béla Balázs to transform the classic Grimm's fairytale into a tale of murder, treachery and tragedy.

Upon entering Bluebeard’s Castle and professing her love, Judith, Bluebeard’s new wife asks to see behind the seven doors inside, each one containing a part of his story. In her quest to remove the shadows from the secrets of his past so their love can grow, she learns too much, to a tragic end.

Let the Royal Orchestral Society be your guides, as Grammy Award-winning soprano Janice Watson and baritone Andrew Greenan take centre stage for an one-off Sunday special with two performances on 2nd April- at 3pm and 6pm. ……………………………………………………………………………………….

COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of standing tickets to attend Royal Orchestral Society presents Béla Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle at Village Underground at 3pm or 6pm on Sunday 2nd April. To enter the competition, send an email to ava@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.

Q: In the traditional French folk tale, what magical item does Bluebeard’s wife drop and cannot clean of blood?

A: .1) A handkerchief .2) A shoe .3) A key .4) A glove