The Manchester U.K. opera/puppetry collective, Lights on Theatre, will present “Light on Le Bestiaire” on Nov. 11, 2023, at the Anthony Burgess Foundation.
“Light on Le Bestiaire” combines Louis Durey’s setting of Apollinare’s 30 Animal Poems with shadow puppetry, bringing the setting’s original woodcut illustrations to life. Surgical Light Price
Six singers have dual roles as vocalists and puppeteers, using Spark Sanders Robinson’s laser-cut shadow puppets to explore themes of identity and our environment.
Lasting 45 minutes, the musical theater experience is ideal for fans of opera, theater, visual art, and cinema.
“We combine opera and art song with modern shadow puppetry to create theatre that welcomes all audiences. Our work is visually familiar, transportable and low cost with an emphasis on quality and artistic integrity,” stated Robinson in an email to OperaWire.
A teaser video of the show is viewable here.
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