Opera North

Combining all the elements of a powerful romantic opera, Babur in London tells the imaginary story of four young men and women who are grappling with their beliefs whilst preparing a terrorist act. The appearance of the ghost of the first Mughal warrior poet, Babur, leads the young people to explore love, death and their difficult choices. Watch the trailer here to see performance clips, photos and hear from the writer Jeet Thayil and director John Fulljames (Royal Opera House).