OCTAGON THEATRE – November 24 and 25, 2023
Rachel Portman’s adaptation of The Little Prince is a rich and multidimensional experience, a heart-warming opera that stays with the audience long after the final curtain falls.
The Little Prince has captivated readers of all ages for generations. Its enduring themes of love, friendship, and the importance of seeing the world through a child’s eyes make it a relevant and poignant story to stage.
The story explores universal themes, including the beauty of simplicity, the search for meaning in life, the value of human connections, and the importance of imagination. The diverse characters, ranging from the Little Prince to the inhabitants of the planets he visits, provide a visually stunning and exciting experience for the whole family.
Freeze Frame Opera is thrilled to collaborate with the young chorus at WAYV and international artists, including Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Rachelle Durkin, and Sara Macliver for this moving opera based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic.
CAST:
The Pilot: Teddy Tahu Rhodes
The Little Prince: Liam Fitzpatrick/Camille Alonso
The Water: Sara Macliver
The Rose: Rachelle Durkin
The Fox: Hattie Marshall
The Businessman: Brett Peart
The Vain Man/The Lamplighter: Kohsei Gilkes
The Drunkard/The Snake: Perry Joyce
The King: Jake Bigwood
- DIRECTOR Adam Mitchell
- MUSICAL DIRECTOR Katie How
- DESIGNER Rhiannon Walker
- LIGHTING DESIGN Jerry Reinhardt
- PRODUCTION MANAGER Stephen Carr
- WAYV PREPARATION: Perry Joyce, Katie How, Adrian Soares
- MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT: Tommaso Pollio, Sam Perry, Adrian Soares and Sopie Curtis
Awards:
- Nominations PAWA
- Best Production (Musicals and Opera) – The Little Prince – WINNER
- Outstanding Direction, Movement Direction or Choreography – Adam Mitchell – WINNER
- Outstanding Musical Direction or Conducting – Katie How – WINNER
- Outstanding Ensemble
- Outstanding Performers in Supporting Roles – Perry Joyce
- Outstanding Composition or Arranging – Adrian Soares
- Outstanding Costume Design – Rhi Walker
- Outstanding Newcomer – Camille Alonso/Liam Fitzpatrick
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