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Based on the short story by Isak Dinesen (also a notable film), Babette's Feast tells the story of two beautiful Norwegian sisters, Martine and Philippa. Despite many suitors they choose to stay with their father, the honoured Pastor of a small Protestant church. Even after h is death they continue his good work. One day a mysterious French woman, Babette, arrives at their door to take on the duties of cook/maid. Despite the three women working tirelessly for the needy of the village, gradually old grudges resurface in the community. To heal local wounds Babette asks to take charge of the 100th anniversary dinner in celebration of the birth of the Pastor. As Babette makes the preparations for her feast both her sudden good fortune and her extraordinary past are revealed as quarrels are settled, past sins forgiven and lives transformed for ever.

Creatives/Company

Music: John Browne
Lyrics: Jane Buckler

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Archive listings for Babette's Feast (2004)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

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Producer Royal Opera House. Conductor Yuval Zorn. Director Tim Supple. Design Tom Piper. Lighting Bruno Poet. Choreographer Tom Roden. Performer Allison Cook. Performer Yvette Bonner. Performer Harriet Williams. Performer Rebecca de Pont Davies. Performer Jennifer Rhys Daveis. Performer Riccardo Simonetti. Performer Roderick Earle. Performer Claire Wild. Performer Olivier Dumait. Performer Paul Reeves.

18 Dec 04 to 4 Jan 05

Royal Opera House, West End :: V377
listing details L0392244292

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