British tenor Ian Bostridge stars in a new multimedia staging of Britten's 1964 church parable Curlew River, a haunting work that explores themes of community, suffering, and redemption through the figure of a Madwoman and the loss of her child. In a co-presentation with the Barbican Centre, Cal Performances transforms Zellerbach Hall for a truly immersive experience, utilizing the creative prowess of director and video artist Netia Jones. Part noh theater and part medieval mystery play, the Barbican Centre premiere earned five stars across the board in every major London newspaper: "an involving, direct, unforgettable performance" (The Guardian, UK).