Details
Set in Paris in1905, a three act comedy which includes a can-can at Chez Maxim's. The plot centres around the past love affair between Madame Glavari (the wealthy widow of the title) and Count Danilovitsch - which becomes inextricably entailed with the appalling state of the Pontevedrian economy (they need her cash). Several sub-plots add to the drama - the Ambassador's fondness for young females and his wife's penchant for even younger men - all help to produce an evening of witty songs and lively music. Sung in English
Cast/Performers
Maire Flavin (Hanna Glawari - Leeds),
Katie Bird (Hanna Glawari - Newcastle / Hull / Nottingham / Salford),
Amy Freston (Valencienne),
Nicholas Watts (Camille de Rosillon),
Quirijn de Lang (Danilo),
Geoffrey Dolton (Baron Zeta),
Alex Otterburn (Cascada),
Alexander Banfield (St Brioche)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Franz LeharBook by:
Victor LeonLyrics:
Leo SteinCompany:
Opera NorthConductor:
Martin AndreDirector(s):
Giles Havergal,
Stuart Hopps (movement director)
Design:
Leslie TraversCostume:
Leslie TraversLighting:
Oliver FenwickChoreographer:
Stuart HoppsOther:
Tim Claydon (associate choreographer and director)