Music by Hans Pfitzner
Libretto by Ilse Von Stach and Pfitzner
English translation by Ben Crick and Nicola Whatmuff
Christmas Eve, and all in the village are getting ready for the big day …
In the nearby forest, a young elf is learning what Christmas is all about from the wise old Fir Tree …
In one magical night, two worlds collide, and Christmas will never be the same again …
Join Northern Opera Group this Christmas for this rare opportunity to experience the most wonderful and festive of operas!
Featuring animations from illustrator Sophia Watts.
Performed in English and suitable for the whole family. Running time 90 minutes.
Take Part!
Come and join us on 18 November at 7:15pm to sing in the chorus of the Christmas Elf. The first rehearsal will be at the Quaker Meeting House at 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9DX
Key things to note:
1) It costs NOTHING to take part!
2) You don't need to have sung opera before and we don't audition.
3) There will be rehearsals on the following dates:
Mon 25 November 7:15pm
Mon 2 December 7:15pm
Mon 9 December 7:15pm
Sun 15 Dec 2 - 6pm
Mon 16 Dec 7:15pm
Thur 19 December 6 - 9pm
Fri 20 December 6 - 10pm
Sat 21 December - Show Day 2pm and 7pm
Any questions, email louise@northernoperagroup.co.uk
Ticket information
£18 adults / £12 concession
Venue
Northern Ballet
Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre
Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7PA
David Ward
Director
Ben Crick
Conductor
Sophia Watts
Illustrations
Louise Garner
Producer
Skipton Camerata
Orchestra
Charlotte Hoather
Elf
Michael Vincent Jones
Frieder
Jake Muffett
Gumpach
Peyee Chen
Christ-Child
Northern Opera Group, c/o Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PA | info@northernoperagroup.co.uk | 07817 475769 | reg. charity 1167501