English Touring Opera has announced its autumn 2024 season.

Olivia Fuchs will direct “The Snowmaiden” with a cast starring Ffion Edwards, Kitty Wahtely, Katherine McIndoe, Edmund Danon, and Hannah Sandison, among others. Hannah Quinn conducts.

Performance Dates: Sept. 28 & Oct. 4 (London); Oct. 12 (Snape); Oct. 19 (Saffron Walden); Oct. 26 (Buxton); Nov. 4 (Crawley); Nov.  6 & 9 (Exeter); Nov. 16 (Poole)

Next up is the double bill of Judith Weir’s “Blond Eckert” and “Do not take my story for a fairytale.” The first work stars Alex Otterburn, Flora McIntosh, William Morgan, and Aoife Miskelly. The latter features the talents of Abigail Kelly, Amy J. Payne, Matthew McKinney, and Mark Nathan. “Do not take my story” features music by Tiek, Beethoven, Mariana Martines, and Schubert, among others.

Robin Norton-Hale directs and Gerry Cornelius conducts the production.

Performance Dates: Oct. 5 (London); Oct. 11 (Snape); Oct. 18 (Saffron Walden); oct. 25 (Buxton); Nov. 8 (Exeter); Nov. 15 (Poole)

“As the nights begin drawing in this autumn, we’re looking forward to welcoming audiences to a suitably atmospheric season of works inspired by myths and folktales. With their exploration of the experiences which shape us, whether romantic, psychological or supernatural, ‘The Snowmaiden’ and our double bill of ‘Blond Eckbert’ and ‘Do not take my story for a fairytale’ examine our quest for individual identity and connection with others,” said Norton-Hale, General Director of English Touring Opera. “I’m delighted that we have assembled creative teams with a wonderful blend of experience and new perspectives that will help us bring exceptional, ambitious opera to life for everyone – whether in theatres, in schools or in the community.”