Details

Semi-staged. Which one memory would you choose to take to eternity? This is the question posed by After Life. The opera’s characters are about to trade their earthly existence for a place in heaven and are allowed to choose a key moment from their lives to relive in the form of a film that they can take with them to eternity. Skilfully combining live stage action with film, music and an electro-acoustic sound-world, After Life uses multiple perspectives to explore our human need to discover meaning in the ordinary details of everyday life.

Cast/Performers

Claron McFadden (Chief), Helena Rasker (Bryna), Margriet van Reisen (Ilana), Yvette Bonner (Sarah), Richard Suart (Mr Walter), Roderick Williams (Aiden)

Creatives/Company

Music: Michel van der Aa
Lyrics: Hirokazu Kore-Eda
Producer(s): Barbican, Netherlands Opera
Director: Michel van der Aa
Costume: Robby Duiveman
Company(s): ASKO, Schoenberg Ensemble
Musical Director: Otto Tausk