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Designed to disturb and delight in equal measure, Opera North brings Hilaire Belloc's macabre, moral tales with a twist to the stage in this new family opera. Adapted and directed by Pia Furtado, each cautionary tale forms a distinctive bite sized opera - complete with larger than life characters, villainous adults, misbehaving children and a slew of tragic denouements. Tales include: Rebecca, Who Slammed Doors for Fun and Perished Miserably - Matilda, Who told Lies, and was Burned to Death - Jim, Who ran away from his Nurse, and was eaten by a Lion - Henry King, Who chewed bits of String, and was early cut off in Dreadful Agonies - George, Who played with a Dangerous Toy, and suffered a Catastrophe of considerable Dimensions. The music of Errollyn Wallen matches the words' exuberant, lively mischief. Marvellously rich and toe-tappingly rhythmic, it is full of memorable and appealing melodies. The cast brings together artists who feature regularly on Opera North's mainstage and the best of new talent. Blending music, words, staging and imagery in a thrilling new way, this enchanting short piece of musical theatre makes an ideal way to introduce a young audience to opera. Aimed at 6 - 9 year olds.

Creatives/Company

Music: Errollyn Wallen

Archive listings for Cautionary Tales

Work type: Kids show.

T0900856911

Company Opera North. Conductor Anthony Kraus. Director Pia Furtado. Design Madeleine Boyd. Costume Madeleine Boyd. Lighting Matthew Haskins. Performer Katherine Broderick (soprano). Performer Emma Carrington (mezzo soprano). Performer Mark le Brocq (tenor). Performer Geoffrey Dolton (baritone).
27 Mar 12 to 28 Mar 12Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226
listing details L1667889977
20 Mar 12Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984
listing details L01602263142
17 Mar 12The Dukes, Lancaster :: V523
listing details L0318632656
2 Mar 12 to 6 Mar 12Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975
listing details L0659673460
10 Mar 11 to 12 Mar 11Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds :: V975
listing details L01289376117

Other listings

24 Mar 12General, General :: V1409
listing details L0941899944
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