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Masetto and Zerlina - a young immigrant couple - are impoverished, cold, and starving. Masetto, a brilliant portrait artist, is being ripped off by his unscrupulous agent, and circling art collectors will not take "no" for an answer. Shivering in a shabby loft, struggling to make ends meet, and exploited by the wealthy and powerful collectors Lady Brannoch and Mr Wilmore, Masetto lives for his art, protected only by his muse and love, Zerlina. Their plight becomes increasingly perilous, desperate, and deadly, until at last: revenge. "...we shall all be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye..." Masetto and Zerlina - a young immigrant couple - are impoverished, cold, and starving. Masetto, a brilliant portrait artist, is being ripped off by his unscrupulous agent, and circling art collectors will not take "no" for an answer. Shivering in a shabby loft, struggling to make ends meet, and exploited by the wealthy and powerful collectors Lady Brannoch and Mr Wilmore, Masetto lives for his art, protected only by his muse and love, Zerlina. Their plight becomes increasingly perilous, desperate, and deadly, until at last: revenge. Madame X is a new opera by Tim Benjamin, inspired by the Italian operas of Handel and by Jacobean revenge drama. This dark, passionate and obsessive tale is peppered with black humour and explores the potent combination of money and power in the world of art. Recommended for ages 14+. Running time: approx. 1hr 50mins not including an interval.

Cast/Performers

Tom Morss (Masetto), Laura Sheerin (Zerlina), Jon Stainsby (Botney), Taylor Wilson (Lady Brannoch), Marc Callahan (Mr Wilmore), Rebecca Moon, Sophie Dicks, Edwin Pitt Mansfield, Owain Browne

Creatives/Company

Music: Tim Benjamin
Presented by: Radius
Director: Tim Benjamin
Musical Director: Antony Brannick
Design: Lara Booth

Madame X - Madame X

Madame X - Madame X (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1860971857. Details of all Madame X - Madame X archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S978782571

Archive Listings

25 Aug 14
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27 Aug 14
Arcola
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
22 Aug 14
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23 Aug 14
Square Chapel Arts Centre
Halifax, West Yorkshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Aug 14Hippodrome Theatre
Todmorden, Lancashire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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