Details

King Ouf I always celebrates his birthday with a public impalement and has gone in disguise among his people to find a suitable victim. The forthright young pedlar Lazuli has just fallen in love with Princess Laoula (also in disguise) and is appalled to learn she is already betrothed, to Ouf. Unknowingly Lazuli insults Ouf, who thinks he has found his candidate - until court astrologer Siroco reveals that the stars of Lazuli and Ouf are so closely bound that if Lazuli dies so will Ouf. Lazuli is instead brought to the palace to be pampered. Sung in French with English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Christophe Mortagne (King Ouf I), Simon Bailey (Siroco), Francois Piolino (Prince Herisson de Porc-Epic), Aimery Lefevre (Tapioca), Kate Lindsey (Lazuli), Helene Guilmette (Princesse Laoula), Julie Boulianne (Aloes), Samuel Sakker (Patacha), Samuel Dale Johnson (Zalzal), Chris Addison (Smith)

Creatives/Company

Music: Chabrier
Lyrics(s): Eugene Leterrier, Albert Vanloo
Producer: Royal Opera House
Conductor: Mark Elder
Director: Mariame Clement
Design: Julia Hansen
Lighting: Jon Clark
Choreographer: Mathieu Guihaumon
Company(s): Royal Opera Chorus, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House