Performance

Venue	Hackney Empire
	Also: Bullion Room Theatre, Acorn Theatre
Town	Outer London
County	Greater London
From	2nd November 2000
To	5th November 2000
When	Thurs-Sat 19:30, Sun 16:30
Hackney Empire (V309)
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The Palace in the Sky

Work:: The Palace in the Sky (S2001619269)

Based on the Tower of Babel story, this is a large scale community opera for the people of Hackney. Performances will involve 150 local people, including groups from primary and secondary schools, youth groups, adults elders and a multi-cultural range of musical groups, incorporating a diversity of musical styles.

Music	Jonathan Dove
Lyrics	Nick Dear

Production:: (T114745122)

Commissioned by the ENO Studio with funding provided by ING Barlings and the Baring Foundation. The project is a collaboration, led by the Baylis Programme, with the ENO Studio, Hackney Development Trust and the Hackney Empire.

Director	Jo Davies
Design	Anthony Lamble
Conductor	Stuart Stratford
Performer	Sally June Gain
Performer	Diana Moore
Performer	Robert Tear
Performer	Keel Watson
Performer	Gavin Spokes
Performer	Toby Stafford-Allen

Listing:: L275111124

Production details

Commissioned by the ENO Studio with funding provided by ING Barlings and the Baring Foundation. The project is a collaboration, led by the Baylis Programme, with the ENO Studio, Hackney Development Trust and the Hackney Empire.

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