The Turn of the Screw

Bel Cantanti Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s rarely performed opera *The Turn of the Screw*, adapted from Henry James’s classic novella. The story follows a young governess who believes that two orphaned children are being haunted by their former caretakers, creating an unsettling tale of suspicion and supernatural menace.

Performances take place at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville.

When: October 4–11, 2026

Showtimes: October 4 at 3:00 p.m.; October 10 at 7:30 p.m.; and October 11 at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: $40. Tickets are available online through belcantanti.com and at the door.

Presented by: Bel Cantanti Opera

Venue: Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852

Description: The opera centers on a young governess caring for two orphaned children who she believes are being haunted by their former caretakers.

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.

Website: belcantanti.com