TOBIAS AND THE ANGEL: THE OPERA
Tobias and the Angel is a community opera in one act. The music was composed by Jonathan Dove, with the words written by David Lan. It premiered on 7th July 1999 at Christ Church, Highbury in London, England. The opera was revived for the grand reopening of the Young Vic Theatre in London in 2006. You can read more about the Young Vic production below. |
SELECTED PRODUCTION HISTORY
1999: Christ Church, Highbury. London, U.K./St Matthew's Church. Birmingham U.K.
The opera's world premier.
2006: The Young Vic. London, U.K.
The first production hosted by the reopened theatre.
2008: Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Baltimore, MD.
The first American production.
2012: Union Chapel. London, U.K.
The first production of Highbury Opera Theatre at the Union Chapel.
THE YOUNG VIC, 2006
Producer Paul Oswell was a part of the adult chorus in this run of ten shows, opening the newly refurbished Young Vic Theatre. The reviews for the production were unanimously great:
THE GUARDIAN (4/5 stars) called it "a perfect opening choice". You can read the rest of the review HERE.
THE INDEPENDENT said that " (a) tidal wave of warmth...permeates every corner". Read more HERE.
THE STAGE reported that Tobias "inaugurates the space in an epic way". More HERE.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH said "The piece is often thrillingly theatrical". The rest of the review is HERE.
A review of the 2006 cast recording is HERE.
THE GUARDIAN (4/5 stars) called it "a perfect opening choice". You can read the rest of the review HERE.
THE INDEPENDENT said that " (a) tidal wave of warmth...permeates every corner". Read more HERE.
THE STAGE reported that Tobias "inaugurates the space in an epic way". More HERE.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH said "The piece is often thrillingly theatrical". The rest of the review is HERE.
A review of the 2006 cast recording is HERE.
Gallery of images from the Young Vic Production
All images copyright The Young Vic Theatre, 2006.