WHALE Events

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Scottish Opera Unwrapped at WHALE

We were very excited to welcome Scottish Opera here to WHALE this Autumn. Their education team delivered a workshop here on 12th November, which was  followed by a visit to an 'unwrapped'  version on The Barber of Seville at the Festival Theatre on 22nd of November.

Here's what Scottish Opera have to say about their event:

"Opera Unwrapped gives you a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at our new season's operas.

These hour-long events are the perfect introduction to opera for those who have never tried it before, those who believe they don't like it, or younger audience members who might find a full-length opera too challenging. Each one features the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, singers, and backstage crew who come together to give you a taster of the full opera experience, and share some theatrical secrets.

You will be introduced to the main characters from the stage, and hear how they fit into the story being told, before being taken through some of the key scenes. Each Unwrapped event is designed to reveal the essence of the individual opera being performed, so the content will vary. You might, for example, see how a realistic fight scene has been achieved, hear how a singer has been directed in a particular aria or why a scene has been lit in a certain way. You may also have the rare opportunity to see what happens during a scene change, revealing the unseen work of the production team as they prepare the stage."

We really enjoyed the performance and it was great for those of us who had never seen an opera before. Even for those of us who go to the theatre regularly, it was exciting to see what happens backstage.

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Last updated 20th December 2007