Thursday 28 October 2010 8pm
Music Theatre Wales
An Opera by Philip Glass
Music Theatre Wales makes its first visit to the Howard Assembly Room as part of a new British tour of Philip Glass’ In the Penal Colony. Based on the powerful short story by Franz Kafka, this dark and unsettling opera is a searing study of man's inhumanity and intolerance of authority and cruelty.
The intimate setting highlights two key characters – the obsessive Officer who proudly regards his gruesome execution machine as a perfect means of punishment and the visitor who is required to witness events.
Part drama, part meditation, its dreamlike qualities are enhanced by Glass’ distinctive style and are brought to life by two singers, an actor and the pulsating, compulsive music of an on-stage string quintet.
Free pre performance talk at 7pm.
Director
Michael McCarthy
Designs
Simon Banham
Lighting design
Ace McCarron
Tickets £12.50
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