Co-presented by Durham Music Service, Orchestras Live and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as part of Durham Vocal Festival
The Fairy Queen is throwing a huge party. Big. Huge. You’re invited.
Welcome to The Magical Forest. As you make your way through it you’ll soon discover that the journey to The Fairy Queen’s Party is not a straightforward path. Strange things happen all around as sprites and pixies enchant and trick, but the only real obstacle is ourselves.
Composer James Redwood and writer Hazel Gould transform Henry Purcell’s Shakespeare-inspired 1692 opera into a magical new adventure for the whole family.
Our reimagining of Purcell’s The Fairy Queen is about wishes that come true, and what happens when they do, as we learn about friendship, love and telling the truth…
Cast
Kirsty Hopkins soprano
Simone Jonetsu Ibbett-Brown mezzo-soprano
Timothy Dickinson bass-baritone
Lynne Forbes narrator
James Redwood conductor
Hazel Gould director
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Durham Youth Choir Chorus
Consett Academy Ensemble
Cassop, Finchale and Neville’s Cross Primaries Children’s Choir (Wednesday 5 February only)
Chester-le-Street, Lanchester and St Benet’s Primaries Children’s Choir (Thursday 6 February only)
Date
Wednesday 5 February
Thursday 6 February
Time
6.00pm
Tickets
£8 (£4 under 16s)