Gothic Opera launched in October 2019 with an irreverent and timely retelling of the opera Der Vampyr by Marschner, which is based on Polidori’s nineteenth-century story The Vampyre. The critically-acclaimed production was told through the lens of consent and agency.
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“All credit to Gothic Opera for staging this rarely performed opera with such palpable enthusiasm and (despite the work’s subject matter) joy. It will be interesting to follow the company’s progress.”
Josephine Miles, Opera Now, October 2019
Opera Now reviews Gothic Opera's production of Der Vampyr -
Lord Ruthven: Ian Beadle
Malwina: Alice Usher / Milena Knauss
Sir Edgar Aubrey: Sam Smith / Jack Roberts
The Vampire Master: Gráinne Gillis
Emmy: Charlotte Osborn / Susanna MacRae
Sir Humphrey Davenaut: Jon Stainsby / Richard Moore
Sir John Berkeley, Tom Blunt: Richard Moore
Janthe: Béatrice de Larragoïti / Laura Curry
George Dibdin: Matthew Clark
Suse: Rosemary Clifford / Gráinne Gillis
Violin I: Josh Dalton
Violin II: Inga Franks
Viola: Evie Hilyer-Ziegler
Cello: Alison Holford
Flute: Nicola Crowe
Trombone: William Brown
Harmonium: Leona Crasi -
Stage Director: Julia Mintzer
Musical Director / Conductor / Arranger: Kelly Lovelady
Set and Costumer Designer: Charles Ogilvie
Lighting Designer: Will Alder
Stage Manager: Pippa Lowen
Make-up Artist: Michelle Taylor
Co-Producers: Alice Usher & Charlotte Osborn
Artistic Director: Béatrice de Larragoïti
Graphic Design: Max Dabbs
Production Photography: Nick Rutter & Robert Workman
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