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Dr Dee:
Dr Dee plays at London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
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ENO presents Albarn's visionary new opera Dr Dee.
Although largely unknown today, Doctor Dee was the quintessential Renaissance Man. From astrology to alchemy and physics to philosophy, his thirst for knowledge was insatiable and, as a key advisor to Elizabeth I, he is credited with providing much of the intelligence which shaped 'the British Empire' established under her rule.
Dee also dabbled in the occult and, ultimately, this fascination destroyed him. Conned by deranged medium, Dee's career ended in disgrace and sexual scandal and he died discredited and penniless.
This fascinating figure is bought to life by the extraordinary talents of composer and musician Damon Albarn, and director Rufus Norris.
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