Opera North - The Firework-Maker's Daughter Reviews | 25 April 2024 |
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The Firework-Maker's DaughterOpera NorthNo. of reviews: 7 |
The Firework-Maker's Daughter is a smartly gift-wrapped musical entertainment |
9 Apr 13 / Telegraph |
At last: a first-rank children's opera, all the better for its low-tech magic |
5 Apr 13 / Telegraph |
There is a great deal of magic to behold |
5 Apr 13 / Classical Source |
The evening’s best features are visual |
5 Apr 13 / The Stage |
Add magnesium to strontium, and prepare yourself for fireworks |
31 Mar 13 / Independent on Sunday |
Cast and players created an enchanting atmosphere using old techniques to fresh effect |
31 Mar 13 / The Observer |
Bruce's vividly coloured chamber score skims the Pacific rim for influences |
26 Mar 13 / The Guardian |
Production details
Cast
Bevan, Laing, Muchhala, Pencarreg, Slater
(c) Paterson (d) Fulljames
Performance dates
23(m), 26, 30(m), 30 March, 3, 4(m), 6(m), 6, 9, 10(m), 10, 12, 13(m), 13 April, 17, 18(m), 18, 21, 22(m), 22, 24(m), 25, 28, 29(m), 29, 31 May, 1(m), 1 June 2013 (various locations)
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