Madame X - T1860971857"...we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye..." Masetto and Zerlina - a young immigrant couple - are impoverished, cold, and starving. Masetto, a brilliant portrait artist, is being ripped off by his unscrupulous agent, and circling art collectors will not take "no" for an answer. Shivering in a shabby loft, struggling to make ends meet, and exploited by the wealthy and powerful collectors Lady Brannoch and Mr Wilmore, Masetto lives for his art, protected only by his muse and love, Zerlina. Their plight becomes increasingly perilous, desperate, and deadly, until at last: revenge. Madame X is a new opera by Tim Benjamin, inspired by the Italian operas of Handel and by Jacobean revenge drama. This dark, passionate and obsessive tale is peppered with black humour and explores the potent combination of money and power in the world of art. Recommended for ages 14+. Running time: approx. 1hr 50mins not including an interval.Presented byRadius. Director Tim Benjamin. Musical Director Antony Brannick. Design Lara Booth. Performer Tom Morss (Masetto). Performer Laura Sheerin (Zerlina). Performer Jon Stainsby (Botney). Performer Taylor Wilson (Lady Brannoch). Performer Marc Callahan (Mr Wilmore). Performer Rebecca Moon. Performer Sophie Dicks. Performer Edwin Pitt Mansfield. Performer Owain Browne. | |
| 25 Aug 14 to 27 Aug 14 | Arcola, Inner London :: V1422226940 listing details L01909798208 |
| 22 Aug 14 to 23 Aug 14 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L0125113518 |
| 21 Aug 14 | Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden :: V1107577478 listing details L1015056446 |
