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Amongst the most popular of Verdi's operas, La traviata is the work of a master of the musical drama. Its perfumed arias and soaring choruses vividly depict the ravishingly decadent but glamorous world of Parisian high society as the background to a heart rending story of romantic happiness destroyed. Original book called La Dame aux Camelias. In the cultural melting-pot of East London's galleries, clubs and cafe's, burlesque artiste Violetta is the reigning queen, adored by everyone from barristers to baristas. But she's hiding a fearful secret. When she unexpectedly and unconditionally falls for young City trader Al, neither has any idea where it might lead. Especially since Al harbours a secret too...

Cast/Performers

Robin Bailey (Alfredo), Oliver Brignall (Gaston), Paloma Bruce (ensemble / Violetta cover), Claire Egan (Violetta), Kristin Finnigan (Flora), Marcin Gesla (Baron), Anna Jeru-Kope (Violetta), Marcin Kope (Baron), Joe Morgan (Alfredo), Gemma Morsley (Flora), Matthew Quirk (Germont), Stephen John Svanholm (Germont), Glenn Tweedie (Gaston)

Creatives/Company

Music: Verdi
Lyrics: Francesco Maria Piave
Book by: Dumas
Translation: Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Adapted by: Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Company: The Merry Opera Company
Director: Kit Hesketh-Harvey
Design: James Perkins
Lighting: Derek Carlyle
Costume: Fi Russell
Musical Director: Stephen Hose