Yesterday, the curtain fell for the last time for Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore opera held at the Manoel Theatre for the past 4 days. It has been a 4 month journey … starting off with singing rehearsals in November, followed by staging ones in January, then 2 weeks on stage with the principals, and the final production week! Continue reading “L’Elisir D’Amore”
L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals
L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) is a comic opera by composer Gaetano Donizetti, with an Italian libretto by Felice Romani. It is directed by Denise Mulholland, with costume design by Isabel Warrington, and set design in the hands of Pierre Portelli. We have started rehearsals back in November of last year, in preparation for our performance at the prestigious Manoel Theatre, kicking off in a month’s time. Continue reading “L’Elisir D’Amore – Rehearsals”
Johann Strauss School of Music Prize Day
At the beginning of this week, I had the opportunity to perform ‘Stars’ from the musical Les Misérables at the magnificent Manoel Theatre. This was part of the Johann Strauss School of Music prize giving ceremony, where I was awarded a distinction with the highest mark in classical voice! Continue reading “Johann Strauss School of Music Prize Day”
Fiddler on the Roof
It’s been a week since the curtain fell for Fiddler on the Roof musical. Two great weekends at the Manoel Theatre, 9 shows in all! In this musical I had a minor role interpreting Yussel, the hatter from whom Motel gets his wedding hat. Apart from this, I was part of the chorus. Fiddler on the Roof was directed by Chris Gatt and produced by F.M. Theatre Productions. Continue reading “Fiddler on the Roof”
Fiddler on the Roof – Rehearsals
Presently I’m rehearsing for Fiddler on the Roof, a musical being held this February/March at the prestigious Manoel Theatre. Singing, dancing and acting rehearsals have been going on since December. Continue reading “Fiddler on the Roof – Rehearsals”