Keynote Opera in association with Docklands Sinfonia presents the world premiere of
Bronte the Opera
12 (dress rehearsal), 13, 15, 16 September 2023, Grimeborn Festival, Arcola theatre.
Lisa Logan’s Opera based on the play by Polly Teale
Directed by Katharina Kastening
Conducted by Alex Ingram
The world premiere of a compelling literary detective story about the turbulent lives of the Brontë sisters – based upon an acclaimed play by Polly Teale. In 1845, Branwell Brontë returns home in disgrace, plagued by his addictions. As he descends into alcoholism and insanity, bringing chaos to the household, his sisters write… Polly Teale’s powerful play, adapted as an opera by composer Lisa Logan, evokes the real and imagined worlds of the Brontës, as their fictional characters Jane Eyre, Rochester, Cathy, Nelly and Heathcliff come to haunt their creators.
Box office: www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/bronte-the-opera/
Praise for Brontë the play:
“Breathtaking...a rare feat of theatrical imagining” – Evening Standard
“Ambitious, intelligent, absorbing” – Financial Times
“Soars of the wings of imagination” – Daily Telegraph
“Riveting...a tantalising glimpse through the window of a uniquely haunted family home” – The Times
Bronte Cast
Charlotte-Elena Garrido Madrona
https://auditionoracle.com/singer/elena_garrido_madrona/
Anne- Grace Nyandoro https://www.gracenyandoro.co.uk/
Emily- Anna Marmion
Patrick/Rochester/Heger- Martin Lamb https://www.martinhlamb.com/
Branwell- Alex White
Cathy- Charlotte Hoather https://www.charlotte-hoather.com/
Bertha- Magdalena Mannion https://magdalenamannion.com/
Bell-Nicholls- Biraj Barkakty https://www.birajbarkakaty.com
Bronte Creative Team
Conductor- Alex Ingram www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/faqs/alex-ingram
Director- Katharina Kastening www.katharinakastening.com/biography
Designer- Ashley Martin- Davies www.cruickshankcazenove.com/ashley-martindavis
Choreographer- Magdalena Mannion https://magdalenamannion.com/
Dramaturg- Nancy Meckler www.thesohoagency.co.uk/writers-directors/nancy-meckler
Composer- Lisa Logan www.lisalogan.co.uk
Writer- Polly Teale www.jtmanagement.co.uk/clients/polly-teale/
Orchestra- Docklands Sinfonia www.docklandssinfonia.co.uk/about_us