20:30-21:10, Saturday 5th October 2024

Online

 

Music: Adam Zolty

Words: Philippa Lawford

 

There will be a live performance of The Manicurist on the 22nd September as part of Rendezvous with Revenge.

 

“Rendezvous with Revenge” is a triple bill exploring subjects of revenge, betrayal and love with equal parts comedy and stylised drama. The three shows represent diverse musical styles, but have in common a musical language that embraces the nuance achieved with a chamber opera format.

 

Each show consists of just three singers and piano. Originally written as part of the Royal Academy of Music Opera Makers project, The Manicurist was created as part of an evening of electrifying music and theatre.

 

The Manicurist: Marie spends pleasant days working in the nail salon she owns. She is interrupted by two clients hot on each other’s heels – both want the same appointment, and both are over excited about the new man in their lives. They initially clash over their mani-pedis, but gradually a deeper conflict between them is revealed.

 

Once you have booked you will be sent a Zoom link on the day. If you have not received this 30 minutes before the event is due to start please email info@tete-a-tete.org.uk. If you are trying to book immediately prior to the performance please email info@tete-a-tete.org.uk.

 

Age range: PG-13

Content advisories: Click here for a full list of content advisories for Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2024 shows.

 

In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.

 

Produced by Young Opera Makers x The Royal Academy of Music

 

Venue: Online

 

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On the same day:

 

Composers: Sarah Marze, Yan Ee Toh, Adam Zolty

Librettists: Ade Bademosi, Noah McCreadie, Philippa Lawford

Singers: Anna Lluna, Lily Bravery, Sophia Yan Jin, Isabella Piggott, Natasha Da Costa, Allyn Wu, Imogen Baker

Pianists: Leon Chen, Jiewei Ju; Conductors: Oleksandr Filiak, Jess Hoskins

Director: Sophie Daneman

Mentorship: Jessica Walker, David Sawer

Director: Sophie Daneman

Mentorship: Jessica Walker

David Sawer

 

Stage Manager: Sophie Patterson

Music/Producer: Adam Zolty

Words: Philippa Lawford

Singers: Anna Lluna Aguilar

Lily Bravery

Sophia Yan Jin

Pianist: Felix Elliot

Conductor: Jess Hoskins