Rip Van Winkle is an English-language operetta by Robert Planquette based on two stories by Washington Irving - Rip van Winkle and the famous Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The piece premiered at the Comedy Theatre in London in 1882, running for around 300 performances – but although popular at the time, it had not been seen in its English version since the nineteenth century.
With a cast of exceptional singers, Gothic Opera approached this charming piece with fresh eyes, reinvigorating it with a new chamber arrangement and newly-written dialogue.
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★★★★ “Neither director nor cast took itself too seriously, allowing the singers to take risks and explore their comedic potential"
Opera Now
★★★★ “Fans of operettas will be at home with the optimistic characters, jolly tone and utter absurdities on display here....The ebullient performances from the cast and intelligent use of the intimate space add to the sheer joyfulness"
Broadway World
★★★★ “The revival of Planquette’s rarely-seen work is a treat from a talented small opera company. Given how enjoyable it is, it’s a real shame it has such a short run"
The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “A most interesting evening with some gorgeous singing from highly talented young artistes!"
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Rip: Robert Garland
Gretchen: Béatrice de Larragoïti
Derrick: Stephen Whitford
Katrina: Alice Usher
Hans: Valerie Wong
Alice: Hannah Bennett
Lieutenant 1 / ensemble: Isabelle Atkinson
Lieutenant 2 / ensemble: Phoebe Rayner
Knickerbocker / ensemble: Lars Fischer
Hudson / ensemble: Thomas Litchev
Nick / ensemble: Alex Riddell
Ensemble: Jamie FormoyViolin: Daniel Jung
Cello: Erlend Vestby
French Horn: Máté Tőzsér
Flute/Piccolo: Catherine Hare
Clarinet: Guillermo Ramasasa
Piano: Francesca Lauri -
Director: Evangeline Cullingworth
Conductor: Robin Wallington
Arranger: Leon Haxby
Set and Costume Designer: Elliott Squire
Lighting Designer: Catja Hamilton
Assistant Conductor / Répétiteur: Francesca Lauri
Assistant Designer / Costume Supervisor: Isabel Southey
Producer: Helene Mathiesen
Production Manager: Chris Buffham
Stage Manager: Lorrie Hay
Deputy Stage Manager: Vendy Pospisilova
Wardrobe Assistant: Felicity White
Set Design Work Experience: Danté Deantonis
Surtitles Operator: Adam GammieGraphic Designer: Max Dabbs
Production Photographer: Craig Fuller
Trailer: Thomas Voce-Siriani
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