Dido and Aeneas at the Bristol Proms

Purcell's Dido and Aeneas by candlelight, with star South African soprano Pumeza as the lead role alongside the English Concert and the Erebus Ensemble - a fitting end to another brilliant Bristol Proms.

1. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

The audience arrive in the impressive space to hear more about the music before the performance. Photo: Andy Squire
2. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

Bringing the Bristol Old Vic to life by candlelight, the simple staging enables the impressive theatre and the incredible music to be the main focus. Photo: Andy Squire
3. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

Pumeza wows the audience as Dido, Queen of Carthage. Photo: Andy Squire
4. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

The orchestra and chorus sit on stage to discuss the opera ahead of the show. Photo: Andy Squire
5. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

The Erebus Ensemble perform on stage in this semi-staged performance. Photo: Andy Squire
6. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
7. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
8. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
9. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

18th-century flame-powered projection technology lights up the theatre in a dazzling juxtaposition between traditional features and new innovations - it's what the Bristol Proms is all about. Photo: Andy Squire
10. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

It's a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
11. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
12. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
13. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
14. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

The instrumentalists sit on stage with the singers in this intimate performance space . Photo: Andy Squire
15. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire
16. Dido and Aeneas: Pumeza performs at the Bristol Proms

A breathtaking interpretation of Purcell's popular opera, performed to a full house at the Bristol Old Vic. Photo: Andy Squire