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This August, Barefoot Opera will perform a new version of Handel’s Alcina at the Arcola theatre’s Grimeborn opera festival. Then they will transform their stage work into a feature film made with prize winning film maker Nichola Bruce. This project brings together talent from across the Arts. The composer Peter Foggitt will create a new score for this production which reimagines Handel’s music, dynamically blurring the boundaries between singers and orchestra and unleashing a refreshing ensemble spirit. Jenny Miller and Polly Graham direct a vibrant production which incorporates physical theatre, dance and improvisation, collaborating with movement coach Evelyn Miller Freebury. International soprano Penelope Randall Davis, mezzo Matilde Wallevik, accordian player Ian Watson, clarinettist Andrew Sparling and cabaret singer Krysia Mansfield are just some of the talents who are performing in this project. Opera as you’ve never seen it before!

Performances will take place on Monday the 22nd and Tuesday 23rd of August at 7.30pm. Check the blog for further updates!

Conducted by Rosie Midgley.

This video contains footage of a Barefoot Opera workshop which took place in March, including an arrangement of Handel’s score created by Philip Lawton. This is intended to showcase the capabilities of Barefoot Opera and is not footage of our upcoming August production.

Location of Arcola Theatre

Posted on 19/08/2011

The Arcola Theatre has recently moved, so anyone who wants to come to Alcina should be aware you need to go to the new address - 24 Ashwin street - NOT the old Arcola on Arcola street. The new theatre is very close to Dalston Junction Station. There is a helpful map on the Arcola website. A word of warning - Google Maps shows the correct location on the map, but gives the old address in the text. So, to recap: the Arcola Theatre is at no. 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston. Hope to see you next week!

Performance dates

Posted on 21/07/2011

Our performances are going to be taking place at the Arcola theatre on the evenings of the 22nd and 23rd of August - that's Monday and Tuesday - at 7.30pm. http://www.arcolatheatre.com/

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  1. Pledge £10 or more

    Your name will be printed in our performance program as a supporter of Barefoot Opera

  2. Pledge £25 or more

    Your name will be printed in our performance program as a supporter of Barefoot Opera plus you will be invited to a reception with the company after the first night.

  3. Pledge £50 or more

    Your name will be printed in our performance program as a supporter of Barefoot Opera. You will be invited to a reception with the company after the first night. Furthermore, you will be given one complimentary ticket to a performance of your choice.

  4. Pledge £100 or more

    Your name will be printed in our performance program as a patron of Barefoot Opera. You will be invited to a reception with the company after the first night. Furthermore you will be offered two complimentary tickets for a performance of your choice and a signed copy of a section of the re-imagined score by Barefoot composer, Peter Foggitt.

  5. Pledge £250 or more

    Your name will be printed in our performance program as a patron of Barefoot Opera. You will be invited to a reception with the company after the first night and offered two complimentary tickets for a performance of your choice. Furthermore, you will be given a signed copy of the whole re-imagined score and either the chance to sit in on a Barefoot Opera rehearsal and meet the cast and musical team or a singing lesson with one of our team.

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