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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.

Cast/Performers

Katherine Broderick (soprano), Emma Carrington (mezzo soprano), Mark le Brocq (tenor), Geoffrey Dolton (baritone)

Creatives/Company

Music: Errollyn Wallen
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Anthony Kraus
Director: Pia Furtado
Design: Madeleine Boyd
Costume: Madeleine Boyd
Lighting: Matthew Haskins

Cautionary Tales

Cautionary Tales (Kids show) production archive for QTIX code T0900856911. Details of all Cautionary Tales archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S02077192080

Archive Listings

27 Mar 12
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28 Mar 12
Square Chapel Arts Centre
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
20 Mar 12Queen's Hall Arts Centre
Hexham, Northumberland
Performance Details => Venue archive
17 Mar 12The Dukes
Lancaster, Lancashire
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2 Mar 12
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6 Mar 12
Grand Theatre and Opera House
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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10 Mar 11
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12 Mar 11
Grand Theatre and Opera House
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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