With less than a week until my European début, it's time that I share some insider information on the new production of Mozart's 'Il Re Pastore' at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. I am performing the role of Aminta, a shepherd boy (yes...I'm playing a man!) who finds out (via King Alexander the Great) that he is the rightful heir to the throne of Sidon - hence the title 'The Shepherd King'. Now, one would expect a pastoral setting - me with my shepherd's staff, King Alexander the great in beautiful regal robes and a bunch of sheep on stage. Well, think again!
Our designer Nicholas Buffe has taken inspiration from last year's hit film 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and used Marvel style mixed with an element of Manga to produce a stunning, mind-blowing and mould-breaking concept! The production is set in outerspace, I am blue and my outfit has been made by the same company who produced the costumes for the power rangers! And rather than sheep - I have robots!! If you've never been tempted by opera before, or found it a bit too stuffy I can assure you that this production will change your mind!!
Here's a link to a video and audio descriptions (in French) to give you flavour of the piece!! Enjoy!
http://chatelet-theatre.com/fr/event/il-re-pastore
Our designer Nicholas Buffe has taken inspiration from last year's hit film 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and used Marvel style mixed with an element of Manga to produce a stunning, mind-blowing and mould-breaking concept! The production is set in outerspace, I am blue and my outfit has been made by the same company who produced the costumes for the power rangers! And rather than sheep - I have robots!! If you've never been tempted by opera before, or found it a bit too stuffy I can assure you that this production will change your mind!!
Here's a link to a video and audio descriptions (in French) to give you flavour of the piece!! Enjoy!
http://chatelet-theatre.com/fr/event/il-re-pastore