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 Lehar
Book by: Victor Leon
Lyrics: Leo Stein
Company: Opera North
Conductor: Martin Andre
Director(s): Giles Havergal, Stuart Hopps (movement director)
Design: Leslie Travers
Costume: Leslie Travers
Lighting: Oliver Fenwick
Choreographer: Stuart Hopps
Other: Tim Claydon (associate choreographer and director)