20:30-21:30, Friday 27th June 2025
Alphabetti Theatre
Concept: Tim Burke
Music: You!
After months of missed deadlines, ‘Rossini’ has been arrested until he finishes the show he promised his boss. There’s only one problem: the real Rossini retired years ago, and the guy in prison is a impersonator hired to impersonate the composer. Can you help him finish the opera and get released?
In Rossini and the Overture, you’ll join the impersonator in his prison cell and try to save the day. Mixing opera, interactive theatre, and collective music-making, this farcical tale is a great night for people of all ages, whether newcomers or veterans to the world of opera.
This is a work-in-progress sharing as the team test out their new approach to opera.
Age range: All ages, but mostly adults
In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.
Produced by Tim Burke
Venue: Alphabetti Theatre, St James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom NE1 4HP
On the same day:
Concept: Tim Burke & Llywelyn ap Myrddin Music: You! Members of Royal Northern Sinfonia Clarinet: Jessica Lee Percussion: Jude Carlton
Concept: Tim Burke & Llywelyn ap Myrddin
Music: You!
Members of Royal Northern Sinfonia
Clarinet: Jessica Lee
Percussion: Jude Carlton
Alphabetti Team
Artistic & Executive Director: Ed Cole
Executive Assistant: Clare Overton
Venue Producer: Esther Fearn
Community Engagement Coordinator: Audrey Cook
General Manager: Sam Johnson
General Supervisor: Chloe Smith
Technical Manager: Nick Tyler
Technical Assistant: Hannah Richardson
Associate Producer: Chloe Stott