19:00-19:45, Monday 29th August 2022
The Cockpit
Music: Jack Dauner
Words: Kristin Hurst
She is a toad. He is a frog. According to the laws of nature, their union is an impossible one. But their hearts sing otherwise. A series of misfortunes and bad timing separate these star-crossed lovers… forever?
The unique mom and son team, Jack Dauner and Kristin Hurst, present Toadette, the Frog Opera.
Composed by Jack as a puppet opera when he was 13 years old, with a libretto by Kristin, this live production of Toadette blends a world of fantasy with romantic-style music, spectacular costumes, and unforgettable characters.
Young audiences, families, opera lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will be enchanted by Toadette, the Frog Opera.
Age Rating: Adults and children 8 and up
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In a festival of new work, please note that shows can often overrun.
Produced by Jack Dauner and Kristin Hurst
Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH.
Libretto, Director: Kristin Hurst Dauner
Composer, Piano: Jack Dauner
Conductor: Tom Fetherstonhaugh
Soprano: Mariella Hofbauer
Baritone: Dionysios Avgerinos
Bass: Fabian Balkhausen
Horn: Hannah Williams
Timpani: Ethan Skuodas
Violin 1: Jordan Earnshaw
Violin 2: Ziyu Shen
Viola: Inis Asano
Cello: Oliver Clark
Libretto, Director: Kristin Hurst Dauner
Composer, Piano: Jack Dauner
Conductor: Tom Fetherstonhaugh
Soprano: Mariella Hofbauer
Baritone: Dionysios Avgerinos
Bass: Fabian Balkhausen
Horn: Hannah Williams
Timpani: Ethan Skuodas
Violin 1: Jordan Earnshaw
Violin 2: Ziyu Shen
Viola: Inis Asano
Cello: Oliver Clark