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Opera, by celebrated jazz musician Julian Joseph and writer Mike Phillips, recreates the story of the remarkable George Bridgetower. Born into slavery, Bridgetower became the darling prodigy of the Prince Regent, a friend of Haydn and Beethoven, violin virtuoso, and composer. Featuring jazz and classically trained singers and members of the Julian Joseph Big Band, this new opera has been created to mark the bi-centennial of the signing of the Act of Abolition of Slavery.

Creatives/Company

Music: Julian Joseph
Lyrics: Mike Phillips

What's On By Year ...

Archive listings for Bridgetower (2007)

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

A Jazz Fable of 1807 - T0788500521

World Premiere. Sung in English.Company English Touring Opera. Director Helen Eastman. Performer Cleveland Watkiss. Performer Jonathan Peter Kenny. Company Julian Joseph Big Band. Performer Jamal Hope (George Polgreen Bridgetower at 10 years old). Performer Isaac Cobbinah (George Polgreen Bridgetower at 10 years old). Performer Cleveland Watkiss (George Polgreen Bridgetower as a young man). Performer Franz Hepburn (George Polgreen Bridgetower as a young man). Performer Buddug Verona James (Mrs FitzHerbert / Wilberforce). Performer Jonathan Peter Kenny (Prince of Wales / Wilberforce).
28 Nov 07Bridgewater Hall, Manchester :: V1208
listing details L383759868
24 Nov 07De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651
listing details L0123278569
24 Nov 07De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea :: V651
listing details L150900167
17 Nov 07Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield :: V962
listing details L01763003145
13 Nov 07Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442
listing details L02084343916
9 Nov 07General, General :: V1267
listing details L01781308083
7 Nov 07Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183
listing details L1221539486
2 Nov 07Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
listing details L34319403
25 Oct 07Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309
listing details L01530284304
23 Oct 07Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19
listing details L1890434201
5 Jul 07 to 7 Jul 07General, Outer London :: V1087
listing details L658677697

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