Sherry Neyhus
The Opera Group
c/o Young Vic
66 The Cu
tLondon SE1 8LZ
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Dance
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies
Drama
- Small-scale companies/artists
- Middle-scale companies
- Large-scale companies
Live Art
- Live Art companies/artists
Outdoor Work
- Outdoor companies
SIZE OF COMPANY
Up to 25 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Middle- to large-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
John Fulljames
Executive Producer
Sherry Neyhus
Producer
Nate Sence
ARTISTIC POLICY
The Opera Group explores the full theatrical potential of music – with a reputation for an innovative and physical approach to story-telling alongside the highest musical standards and a track record of bold new commissions.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘This is a show that proves that opera… is a source of magic and enchantment.’ The Guardian ()
‘The Opera Group… brings great theatrical verve to the staid old world of opera.’ The Times
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
George Benjamin and Martin Crimp’s work is a chilling re-telling of the Pied Piper. Co-produced with London Sinfonietta and ROH2. Presented alongside Berio’s Recital I. (95 mins with interval, 2 on stage plus 15 musicians, 23 on the road, 95 mins with interval.)
A musical fairy tale by Jonathan Dove, The Enchanted Pig is a sizzling work of musical theatre capturing the imagination of all ages. Co-produced by Young Vic and ROH2. (130 mins with interval, 10 on stage plus 6 musicians, 22 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTIONS
A new opera by Elena Langer that explores the social, emotional and physical impacts of Alzheimer’s disease. Told through theatre and music, this is an original, richly-textured take on ageing co-produced with the Brighton Festival. (120 mins with interval, 6 on stage plus 12 musicians, 24 on the road.)
The first opera by award-winning composer Luke Bedford and poet Glyn Maxwell, re-imagining an epic creation myth for an age of environmental decay. Co-produced with BCMG. (120 mins with interval, 7 on stage plus 12 musicians, 25 on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND
We are committed to maximising our impact in each touring venue and will create a unique participatory or engagement element alongside each of our touring projects. We normally support performance activity with a range of workshops both in-school and with community and family groups, with a focus on musical storytelling. In addition we work with non-arts partners on specific seminar and discussion events to curate the debate around the issues presented in some of our productions (eg with health partners around The Lion’s Face)
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2007 Austria ()
2006 Spain ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
2010/2012
– 2011/2012
and 2010/2011/2012
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