Curated and Produced by Jenna Robertson Presented by OperaBox
Tuesday 27th May 2014, Perth Town Hall, 7.30pm Thursday 29th May 2014, Victoria Hall, Fremantle, 7.30pm Monday 2nd June 2014, Darlington Hall 6.30pm
Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera was presented in a fully staged production complete with principal cast, ballet, children’s chorus and 28-piece orchestra. Worlds collide as this classic tale had a humorous modern revamp.
Humperdinck’s luscious score was brought to life by conductor Christopher Dragon, Assistant Conductor of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and one of Australia’s most exciting young conductors. The principal roles were sung by some of Perth’s finest singers, and the performance featured our own 28-piece orchestra alongside our first ever ballet and children’s chorus.
Creative Producer – Jenna Robertson
Conductor – Christopher Dragon
Director – Sarah McKellar
Choreographer – Claire Thomas
Set Designers – Olivia Tartaglia and Rhiannon Walker
Costume Designer – Philippa Nilant
Lighting Designer – Beth Ewell
Chorus Master – Nola Formentin
Hänsel – Alexandra Bak
Gretel – Jenna Robertson
Mother/Witch – Eva-Marie Middleton
Father – Thomas Friberg
Sandman/Dewfairy/Chorus – Emma Taylor
Ballet/Chorus – Claire Thomas, Chantelle Manning, Jasmine Thies
Chorus – Nola Formentin
Sung in German with English surtitles.
This production was supported by the City of Perth.
