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The work was placed on the syllabus of the [[Victorian Certificate of Education]] Theatre Studies program. |
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'''The little Alices Stephanie Pidcock,Jacqueline Bathman,Dana Hehir,alternating with:Emilia Bertolini,Francesca Codd,Hayley Heath are one of the most profestional little girls. |
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The cast all agree that they are well mannered and when intervied in time to talk, the girls(Stephanie Pidcock,Jacqueline Bathman,Dana Hehir. the girls that poformed the day) answered so pologhtly that most the audience made comments.''' |
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Revision as of 06:39, 10 June 2008
Through the Looking Glass is a chamber opera by the Australian composer Alan John to a libretto by Andrew Upton, based on Lewis Carroll's book and on the life of Alice Liddell, the girl on whom Carroll based his story. The work was commissioned by the Victorian Opera and the Malthouse Theatre in association with Opera Australia; it premiered on 20 May 2008 at the Merlyn Theatre (Malthouse Theatre); the performance time is approximately 70 minutes.
Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere cast, 20 May 2008 Conductor: Richard Gill |
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| Alice (both the young girl in the story and the adult Alice Liddell) |
mezzo-soprano | Dimity Shepherd |
| Lewis Carroll, Train Driver, The Red King, Humpty Dumpty, The White Knight |
tenor | David Hobson |
| Tiger Lily, Passenger, The White Queen, Pudding, Ensemble |
soprano | Margaret Haggart |
| Rose, The Red Queen, Passenger, Sheep, Unicorn, Ensemble |
mezzo-soprano | Suzanne Johnston |
| Violet, Passenger, Tweedledee, The White King, Ensemble |
tenor | Kanen Breen |
| Daisy, Guard, Tweedledum, Mutton Ensemble |
bass | Gary Rowley |
| Young Alice, Fawn |
Stephanie Pidcock, Jacqueline Bathman, Dana Hehir, alternating with: Emilia Bertolini, Francesca Codd, Hayley Heath | |
| Director | Michael Kantor | |
| Set & costume design | Peter Corrigan | |
| Lighting design | Paul Jackson | |
| Dramaturge | Maryanne Lynch | |
| Musical Preparation | David McSkimming | |
| Assistant Conductor | Nicholas Carter | |
| Assistant Director | Anna Tregloan | |
Reception
The work was placed on the syllabus of the Victorian Certificate of Education Theatre Studies program. The little Alices Stephanie Pidcock,Jacqueline Bathman,Dana Hehir,alternating with:Emilia Bertolini,Francesca Codd,Hayley Heath are one of the most profestional little girls. The cast all agree that they are well mannered and when intervied in time to talk, the girls(Stephanie Pidcock,Jacqueline Bathman,Dana Hehir. the girls that poformed the day) answered so pologhtly that most the audience made comments.
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References
- Perkin, Corrie (10 May 2008). "Alice at the opera". The Australian. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- Usher, Robin (16 May 2008). "Here's looking at you, kid". The Age. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- Burch, Peter (22 May 2008). "Alice falls into a deep, dark hole". The Australian. Retrieved 2008-05-22.
- Template:Cite article
External links
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