Opera by Giacomo Puccini. Presented in the Hedeland open air amphitheatre August 2026.
Hedeland is a 15 square kilometer recreational area recovered from gravel pits, located not far from Roskilde. The 3,500 seat amphitheatre was constructed between 1994 and 1996, it is the largest permanent outdoor stage in Denmark.
“This year’s set-up is overwhelming. The scenography is pompous, monumental and minimalist at the same time. We see a well-functioning setup with stairs and platforms that take advantage of Hedeland’s architecture and location – and since most of the action takes place in a church, the stage is shaped like a large cross. A word that fits well here is impressive. The interaction of the amphitheatre with the stage is thought-provoking and well-thought-out.” – Jesper Hillestrøm, kulturinformation.org, 10 August 2026
“…with elegant spotlight control and strategically placed candelabra, the stage really came to life after the intermission, when darkness fell and the drama intensified.” – Casper Koeller, sceneblog.dk, 11 August 2026
| Director | Rodula Gaitanou |
| Set & Lighting | Simon Corder |
| Costume | Gøje Rostrup |
| Conductor | Carlo Goldstein |
“… Gaitanou is one of the most exciting directors on the opera stage right now… when [she] gets a free hand, there is nothing that can stop her magnificent portraits of women, which have become legendary. So when I heard that Opera Hedeland had once again been visited by the Greek director, expectations immediately skyrocketed. Because of course Gaitanou was going to put her mark on TOSCA, and make Puccini’s jealous, religious and passionate heroine into her very own strong woman.
And whether our heroine ends up throwing herself over a wall, or escaping from Scarpia’s henchmen by flying out into the countryside in a dark car she had parked with the engine running – you’ll have to guess.” – Casper Koeller, sceneblog.dk, 11 August 2026
photos: Mikal Schlosser
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