Hatstand Opera, one of the UK's favourite touring companies, are back in Gwynedd in September. Following their highly successful appearance at the Dolgellau Music Club back in March, Hatstand bring their popular show Golden Moments from Opera to the Dragon Theatre on Tuesday 4 September, as part of the Barmouth Arts Festival. Golden Moments from Opera features opera you've heard on an advert - and then some! This fun, easy way intro into opera includes airline adverts, football songs, detective's favourite tunes, presented in a light, informal way but with absolutely 'pukka' music. Join Hatstand Opera for the very best hilarious scenes and heart-rending arias, where quick costume changes and informal presentation combine with top-notch singing for a great evening of music and laughter. Golden Moments from Opera also features the talents of Welsh tenor Richard Lloyd Owen, who was born in Dendigh, North Wales. He still speaks Welsh with his Dad, despite years of living in Birmingham! Known for their entertaining approach to opera, Hatstand Opera have entertained packed audiences in castles, churches, National Trust properties, village halls, art galleries, stately homes, gardens and theatres alike. With a ‘go-anywhere’ policy, Hatstand have performed for 7000 people for the National Trust, sung under 17th century Dutch masters at the National Gallery, broadcast live on Classic FM and featured on Radio 4, and even shared the bill with Julio Iglesias at a vineyard in Western Australia! Hatstand soloists are highly experienced performers, with a special skill in performing close-up to any audience. Hatstand's singers have worked with most of the UK companies and many more beyond, but they return to work with Hatstand when they can - because they love it! "I generally prefer opera’s greatest hits, so Hatstand’s opera cabaret is perfect. Lovely... A great success." The Guardian “Hatstand achieved the rare feat of both moving their audience emotionally and having them roar with laughter, often within the space of a few minutes.” Ben Ridler, Dolgellau Music Club Tuesday 4 September, 2007 at 7.30pm Golden Moments from Opera The Dragon Theatre / theatryd draig Jubilee Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1EF Tickets: £7.00 Barmouth Arts Festival Box Office: 01341 280 392 Dragon Theatre Box Office: 01341 281 697 |
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 |
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