Saturday 28-02-2015 19:30
APPROX RUNNING TIME: TBC
Minimum Age Recommendation: 8+
Sung in English, this dark Gothic tale follows the fortunes of Faust, who weary of life, is contemplating suicide when he encounters Méphistophélès (the Devil).
Faust agrees to exchange his soul for eternal youth and the fulfilment of his hedonistic wishes. The resulting journey balances romance and temptation; and is widely regarded as a magical and tuneful masterpiece, based on Goethe’s dramatic poem Faust, one of the great works of European Literature.
This production isset in the Victorian Gothic eraand accompanied by chamber orchestra. Faust contains many well-known musical highlights including The Jewel Song and the Soldiers Chorus which will be performed by some of the finest singers and orchestral players in the country.
This is rare opportunity to see Gounod’s finest work, regarded by many as a masterclass in operatic dramatic structure. Historically Faust was one of the most famous and performed of all operas, including being chosen to be the first opera to be performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
There will be a pre-performance talk about the opera and production at 6.15pm, given by the Artistic Director of Swansea City Opera, Brendan Wheatley.
VENUE: The Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple
PRICE: Stalls/Dress Circle £23.40 Stalls/Dress Circle (Concessions) £21.40 Stalls/Dress Circle (NDT members/supporters) £20.80 Upper Circle £20.80 Upper Circle (Concessions) £18.80 Upper Circle (NDT members/supporters) £16.80 Under 25s £11.00
A £1.50 Love Arts contribution is included with each seat sold for events taking place at The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe and the Queens Theatre, Barnstaple.
A £1.00 booking fee will be added per transaction.
