York Opera are bringing their production of Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann to York Theatre Royal’s Main House stage next month. Based on three short stories by the German romantic writer E.T.A Hoffmann, The Tales of Hoffmann consists of a prologue, three scenes and an epilogue. Featuring one of opera’s most famous arias The Doll Song audiences can expect an evening of high-quality music, imaginative stories and impressive vocals.
The cast features tenors Karl Reiff and Hamish Brown who will perform the lead role of Hoffmann on alternate nights. The roles of Hoffmann’s evil enemies will be played by Ian Thomson- Smith and Mark Simmonds and Hoffmann’s love interests will be sung by Stephanie Wong (Olympia), Ione Cummings (Antonia) and Katie Cole (Giulietta). Hoffmann’s loyal friend, Nicklaus will be sung by Alexandra Mather. Musical Direction is by Alasdair Jamieson who will conduct the full cast and orchestra, and stage direction is by Elizabeth Watson and John Soper.
Directors, Elizabeth Watson and John Sopher said, “This production has fantastical tales combined with glorious music to create an unforgettable evening.”
The Tales of Hoffmann is at York Theatre Royal from 25 June to 28 June.
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