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Have you ever wondered why whales are so huge? Why foxes are crafty or why polar bears have white coats? The answers to all these questions and more are found in this enchanting family opera by composer Julian Philips and librettist Edward Kemp. The work draws inspiration from Ted Hughes's well-loved story collection The Dreamfighter and Other Creation Tales.

Creatives/Company

Music: Julian Philips
Lyrics: Edward Kemp

What's On By Year ...

Archive listings for How the Whale Became (2013)

Work type: Kids show.

(And Other Tales) - T1112462617

Ted Hughes's magical stories provide inspiration for a new Royal Opera commission by Julian Philips and Edward Kemp. The Linbury Studio Theatre will be transformed into a magical world by director Natalie Abrahami and designer Tom Scutt. A diverse ensemble of singers and musicians will bring to life witty and irreverent tales that are sure to keep everyone, from ages 5 and over, engrossed and delighted.Producer Royal Opera House. Director Natalie Abrahami. Lyrics Edward Kemp. Design Tom Scutt. Lighting James Farncombe. Sound Carolyn Downing. Director Joseph alford (movement). Performer James McOran-Campbell. Performer Fflur Wyn. Performer Njabulo Madlala. Performer Donna Lennard. Performer Andrew Dickinson.

10 Dec 13 to 4 Jan 14

Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L90250163

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CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.