Details

A compelling literary detective story about the turbulent lives of the Brontë sisters - based upon an acclaimed play by Polly Teale. In 1845, Branwell Brontë returns home in disgrace, plagued by his addictions. As he descends into alcoholism and insanity, bringing chaos to the household, his sisters write... Polly Teale's powerful play, adapted as an opera by composer Lisa Logan, evokes the real and imagined worlds of the Brontës, as their fictional characters Jane Eyre, Rochester, Cathy, Nelly and Heathcliff come to haunt their creators. World Premiere.

Cast/Performers

Elena Garrido Madrona (Charlotte), Ben Thapa (Branwell), Grace Nyandoro (Anne), Anna Marmion (Emily), Charlotte Hoather (Cathy), Magdalena Mannion (Bertha), Sandeep Gurrapadi (Bell-Nicholls), Martin Lamb (Patrick / Rochester / Heger)

Creatives/Company

Music: Lisa Logan (based on the play by Polly Teale)
Presented by: Keynote Opera (in association with Docklands Sinfonia
Director: Katharina Kastening
Conductor: Alex Ingram
Design: Ashley Martin-Davis
Choreographer: Magdalena Mannion
Lighting: Andrew May

Bronte the Opera

Bronte the Opera (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1301431729. Details of all Bronte the Opera archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1445010032

Archive Listings

12 Sep 23
to
16 Sep 23

Arcola
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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