Duration
2 hrs
Closing Date
Until September 19, 2026
Age limit
Suitable for 15+ yrs
Why Watch The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice?
- Two iconic one-woman operas collide in London, blending Kurt Weill’s biting satire and Poulenc’s emotional intensity for a double bill like no other.
- The show pairs legendary composers Kurt Weill and Francis Poulenc with literary giants Bertolt Brecht and Jean Cocteau, creating a rare operatic fusion.
- Themes of ambition, heartbreak, and self-betrayal unfold through inventive staging, Weimar cabaret, 1930s jazz, and the raw intimacy of a single phone call.
- This strictly limited 10-performance run at Charing Cross Theatre is a rare chance to catch these psychological masterpieces back-to-back—book your tickets before they vanish.
The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice is a bold operatic double bill that fuses sharp satire with raw emotion, all in the heart of London. Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s The Seven Deadly Sins follows Anna’s split soul on a money-driven odyssey across America, scored with Weimar cabaret and jazz. Francis Poulenc and Jean Cocteau’s The Human Voice is a gripping one-woman opera, where a final phone call spirals into heartbreak. Together, these works offer a continuous psychological portrait of a woman at her limits, making for a thrilling, limited-run opera event.
Storyline
In The Seven Deadly Sins, Anna is torn in two—her family sends her across America to earn enough for a home, confronting greed, pride, and self-betrayal at every turn. In The Human Voice, Elle waits alone for a call from her former lover, her final conversation unraveling into desperation and longing. Both operas explore the cost of ambition and the agony of goodbye. How far will Anna go for her family, and can Elle find closure before the line goes dead?
Show timings
Show timings for The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Music: Kurt Weill (The Seven Deadly Sins), Francis Poulenc (The Human Voice)
Libretto: Bertolt Brecht (The Seven Deadly Sins), Jean Cocteau (The Human Voice)
Age Suitability
Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show
Charing Cross Theatre
The Charing Cross Theatre is a theatre located below Charing Cross station, beneath The Arches, off Villiers Street. The venue, which opened in 1936, had previously inhabited many locations in London's West End before settling on its current location. It is one of the smallest West End theatres, having been refurbished to fulfill the demands of national and international producers looking for a theatre with a sense of warmth and the feel of an Off-Broadway setting. Charing Cross Theatre Seating Plan Seating Capacity: 276
Getting There
- Address: The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NL, UK
- By metro:
The nearest tube stations are Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, Circle, and District lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines).
- By train:
Charing Cross Theatre is conveniently located beneath Charing Cross railway station.
- By bus:
Get off at Charing Cross Station (Stop H), serviced by bus routes 9, 139, 176, N9, N15, N343, N550, or N551.
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Toilets, Cloak room, Free parking, Souvenir shop
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email with your The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid photo ID for identification.
Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets will vary depending on the show dates type of seats you choose.
The show is recommended for ages 15 and above.
The show is playing at Charing Cross Theatre in London.
This double bill pairs a satirical journey across America with a harrowing one-woman phone call, exploring ambition, heartbreak, and self-betrayal.
The operas feature music by Kurt Weill and Francis Poulenc, with librettos by Bertolt Brecht and Jean Cocteau.
Yes, this is a strictly limited engagement with only 10 performances at Charing Cross Theatre.
It’s a rare chance to see two contrasting operatic masterpieces performed together, tracing a continuous psychological portrait of a woman at her limits.
Information about surtitles or translations will be provided by the venue or production team closer to the show dates.
