The Flying Dutchman at Grand Junction

OperaUpClose (★★★★ “Compelling, striking music theatre of considerable integrity and force” The Guardian), in partnership with Manchester Camerata (“Britain’s most adventurous orchestra”, The Times), presents Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman.

Newly re-imagined for our times, poet and novelist Glyn Maxwell’s English libretto with award-winning Laura Bowler’s 8-piece chamber orchestration, depicts an island nation struggling with its identity in a world of displaced people.

This production features recordings of community choirs from across the UK alongside a cast of internationally renowned opera singers and players.

**Credits:**

Music Director **Timothy Burke**

Director **Lucy Bradley**

Set & Costume Designer **Ana Inés Jabares-Pita**

Associate Music Director **Robin Wallington**

**Cast:**

Starlight **Philippa Boyle**

Helm/Mari **Carolyn Holt**

Mariner **Pauls Putnins**

Captain Dee **Timothy Dawkins**

**OperaUpClose** is an ambitious, collaborative touring opera company with an ongoing mission to improve the availability, relevance and reach of the art form. We distil the essence of classic operas into new, contemporary, English language works with their own artistic integrity and excellence. We create new commissions alongside bold interpretations of established material.

**Dates: Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, and Friday 14 July**

This is an 14+ event

The Flying Dutchman at Grand Junction

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