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House of the Gods
Photograph Clive Barba
music theatre wales

Music theatre, Opera

SIZE OF COMPANY
Varies

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Joint Artistic Directors
Michael McCarthy
Michael Rafferty

General Manager
Rachel Dominy

Press and PR
Faith Wilson

ARTISTIC POLICY
Music Theatre Wales tours visually arresting and virtuosic performances of contemporary chamber opera throughout the UK and internationally. The company regularly commissions work from experienced composers and writers of the highest calibre, challenging expectations and expanding the future repertoire. It also presents contemporary classics of the genre which demand further exposure and an opportunity to reach new audiences. The company provides a programme of outreach work designed to enhance people’s understanding of new opera.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'Bags of character, atmosphere, humour and originality.' The Telegraph (House of the Gods)

'Just a knockout.' The Independent (Punch and Judy)

'Labours of musical loveliness.' The Independent (The Piano Tuner)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
House of the Gods By Lynne Plowman and Martin Riley following the success of Gwyneth and the Green Knight. Using ancient Celtic mythology as its primary source, the opera is a dark, disturbing and sexually charged piece with overtones of Victorian melodrama. Premiered in Wales spring 2006, touring summer/autumn 2006. (105 mins, one interval, 5 singers, 11 musicians, 23 on the road)

Punch and Judy Chamber opera by Harrison Birtwistle in a classic Music Theatre Wales production. (105 mins, no interval, 15 musicians, 27 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
Julie By Philippe Boesmans. In his most recent chamber opera based on the stage play by Strindberg, Philippe Boesmans presents one of the classic dramas of the modern age in a new musical light. Boesmans’ opera explores the inner world of this situation with poignant effect. The beautiful, highly detailed and colourful orchestration delves into the characters’ hearts and minds and brings their hidden passions and transgressions to the surface. (73 mins, no interval, 3 singers, 18 musicians, 28 on the road)

New work (title tbc) A new opera by Michael Berkeley and Ian McEwan, details tbc. Available 2008.

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Pre- and post-performance talks, schools and university workshops and study events.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request.