English Touring Opera present: What Dreams May Come
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Throughout the centuries, composers have been influenced and inspired by Shakespeare’s work.
What Dreams May Come is a new studio piece drawing on hundreds of years of music inspired by and adapted from Shakespeare’s plays and poetry to depict the joys and sorrows of a long life, well-lived. Mixing puppetry with music performed by a chamber ensemble, this new production explores the timeless appeal of Shakespeare’s words and characters for composers and audiences throughout history.
Valentina Ceschi, whose past work for ETO includes the charming and colourful Il viaggio a Reims from 2023, The Great Stink and our film for families, The Firebird, returns to direct.
Sung in the original language. Song texts will be available.
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“Utterly captivating.”
The Stage
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“Astoundingly tender piece of creativity”
A Young(ish) Perspective
“Aheartrending contemplation of an elderly man’s last night in a hospital, and some marvellous physical theatre and puppetry”
Bachtrack
Important information
Ticket prices: £20
Running time: 1 hour 11 minutes no interval
Age recommendation: 12+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
£10 seats for this show are reserved for members of My Theatre
Content warning:
Depictions of grief, death and palliative care. Use of flashing lights.
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