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Opera for Babies: Orpheus' Comfort

A sensory experience with music by Gluck paired with visuals for Under 5s.

Opera for Babies shows are filled with excitement, laughter, and a sense of mystery. A wonderful way for children and their grown-ups to connect and have a truly magical experience.

Overview

Inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, we meet Orpheus who has lost his beloved Eurydice. Luckily she returns. But then she is gone again. The situation turns into a delightful game of musical peekaboo.

Singers and Creators

Babyopera is a company that creates opera- and music-theatre performances for children. It is led by director, costume designer and scenographer Christina Lindgren. A team of artists joins the collaborative team for each new production.

A co-production between The Norwegian Opera & Ballet and Babyopera and supported by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Arts and Culture Norway

Amazingly, there
is no restlessness:
the children sit transfixed

The Guardian

It was great! My little boy finds it very hard to sit still but he really
focused on it and loved the music.

Parent

I had a great time and enjoyed watching my child that followed the performance with great interest and copied the movements.

Parent

Running Time
0hrs 30mins

This is no interval.

Tickets
Tickets are £12.50 per adult and up to 2 children go free with each adult ticket.

Age Guidance: 0-6 years old.

Facilities:
The bar will be open for refreshments and snacks before and after the performance. A buggy park and baby change facilities will also be available. Please note the bar will not be open after the 15.00 performances.

For more information, please contact our box office on 020 7845 9300 or [email protected]

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There is no interval.

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Christina Lindgren

Concept, libretto
and direction

Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje

Music, with a
fragment from
Willibald Gluck’s opera
Orfeo ed Euridice:

Tormod Lindgren

Scenography

Christina Lindgren

Costume design

Elizabeth Svarstad

Choreography

Baby Opera: Orpheus' Comfort Cast 2024

Silje Aker Johnsen

Elisabeth Holmertz