The words ‘opera’ and ‘children’ are rarely used in the same sentence, but all this is about to change when Unicorn Theatre for Children and The Philharmonia Orchestra bring their brand new adaptation of Philip Pullman’s novel Clockwork to The Sherman next week on Wednesday 25 February at 1.30pm, Thursday 26 February at 7pm and Friday 27 February at 10.00am and 7pm.Pullman(who came third in the BBC’s Big Read Competition for ‘His Dark Materials’) has had his wonderful story of a Clockwork prince adapted in to an extraordinary new opera for everyone aged 8+. Director Tony Graham believes that his production is an exciting first operatic experience for children, “ This story has all the familiar hallmarks of light operetta, pantomime and a good old fashioned fairytale and the things that bind the whole thing together are the music, with a sound score that underpins the spooky, wintry atmosphere, and a chorus that captures the collective voice of the town’s inhabitants – it really is something that will thrill everyone who sees it” The show includes eight performers and eight musicians with Welsh singer Zoe Todd, who was born and brought up in Pontypridd, playing one of the lead roles. The Welsh connection doesn’t end there, composer Stephen McNeff was also born inSouth Walesand even Philip Pullman himself spent some of his childhood in Harlech! Unicorn Theatre Company is an award-winning producer of theatre and education projects for children. Their groundbreaking theatre programme combines new adaptations of traditional stories with original work to challenge and entertain children, families and schools. Innovative productions are supported by an education programme that offers creative opportunities for all young peopleto learn and play through the arts. Clockwork though isn’t just for children. In the same way that adults can't get enough of Tolkien or Rowling, Philip Pullman now offers us a story that truly is for all the family. Clockworkis at The Sherman Theatre next week on Wednesday 25 February at 1.30pm, Thursday 26 February at 7pm and Friday 27 February at 10.00am and 7pm. Tickets are priced at £10, Children £8 and a Family Ticket for £30, and are available from the Sherman Box Office on 029 2064 6900. |
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Friday, February 20, 2004 |
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