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La Belle Hélène
From 03/04/2006 at 06:00 to 19/05/2006 at 06:00
In his UK opera house debut, Pelly is reunited with the celebrated soprano Felicity Lott, who appeared as Offenbach's heroine in the director's original production of this triumphant operetta.
Playing opposite Lott's Helen is the former company artist Toby Spence, who makes his role debut as Paris.
Emmanuel Joel, a specialist in the French repertory, takes up the baton in this supremely entertaining show 'that reaches the comic heights Offenbach demands' (The Financial Times).
From 3rd of April to 19th May 2006
Director: Laurent Pelly; Choreographer: Laura Scozzi Set designer: Chantel Thomas Lighting Designer: Joël Adam Costume Designer: Laurent Pelly |
Times: 18:30 & 19:30 Running time: 2h30 Prices: £10-£72 |
FranceInLondon.com review:
We went, we saw, we’re not sure
Dame Felicity Lott, perhaps the last person you would have imagined in Helene’s part, is brilliant. She’s funny, she sings beautifully and she makes the most of this Offenbach’s operetta. Paris, Toby Spencer, is absolutely perfect in everyway.
Nothing negative is to be said about the singing or the costumes. However, through the evening, part of it is so silly that you wonder whether this is brilliant or completely made. The French would probably call it ‘loufoque’.
The best recommendation one can make is : if you tend to prefer the main stream opera then this is not for you. On the other hand, if you like lighthearted, fun operetta and tend to be up for something different, then you will probably enjoy it.
Event's details
- Where: The London Coliseum
Zone Tag
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