La Traviata goes on tour

She is also dying from consumption and the lovers' reconciliation in the final act will stir even the hardest of hearts.

Heber Opera's production of this much-loved opera will be colourful and exciting, but the emphasis will be on the story and the characters at its heart, encouraging the audience to look beneath the superficial glamour of its setting.

Heber productions are taken to a different venue each night and are performed in the round, with the actors close enough to touch. Operas are always sung in English and the audience is usually involved in the production in some way, making a Heber show a very accessible way to experience opera.

Performances of La Traviata include: Friday 18 May Uckfield Civic Centre 7.30 pm.

Tickets are 10 (8 concessions) or 12 (10 concessions) for reserved seats and are available from the box office on 01273 736272 during office hours.