Toadette, the Frog Opera

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19:00-19:45, Monday 29th August 2022

The Cockpit

Music: Jack Dauner

Words: Kristin Hurst

This show was part of the fifteenth Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival.

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Prince Ribit, a frog, falls madly in love with Toadette, a toad. Their families forbid their union, in accordance with Nature’s law: A frog must love a frog, and a toad must love a toad. Snatched away by a dangerous airborne predator, Prince Ribit falls prey to a trap of deception and grief, as Toadette awaits his return in despair — until death do them part… or unite.

Toadette the Frog Opera is a 45 minute journey to a fantastical amphibian world full of unforgettable characters, where cold blood runs hot.

Toadette’s enchanting score combines romantic-style music with folk elements and a touch of musical theatre to create a fantastical world for these exceptional amphibians.

Originally released as a puppet film, Toadette now makes its debut as a live opera at the Cockpit theatre. The unique mom and son team, composer Jack Dauner and costume designer/puppeteer Kristin Hurst Dauner, are joined by renowned British conductor Tom Fetherstonhaugh, instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music, and 3 soloists from The University of Vienna.

Age Rating: All ages, but most appreciated by ages 8 and up.

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