
2018
Melbourne Recital Centre
Embark on a fabulous journey with a cantankerous cat and an exuberant owl.
By the Light of the Moon is a fanciful all-ages opera explores the
untold tales of Edward Lear’s beloved rhyme, The Owl and the Pussycat.
Ridiculous whimsy meets sublime melody in a wonderful new production, featuring the
fantastic characters from nonsense poetry, nursery rhymes, as well as tunes you’ll
recognise from the best-loved operas.
Opera Australia developed this travelling opera to enthral school students of all
ages, complete with beautiful costumes and engaging scenery. Professional opera singers
perform the famous arias in English.
By the Light of the Moon is also designed as a school incursion and available throughout Metropolitan Melbourne, Regional Victoria and South Australia. Find out more about Opera Australia visiting your school.
Devised by | Liesel Badorrek & Michael Badorrek |
Directed by |
Liesel Badorrek |
Designer | Mark Thompson |
Musical Arrangements | Robert Andrew Greene |
Music Director | Raymond Lawrence |
Agatha the Cat | Shakira Tsindos |
Kate Amos | |
Cedric the Owl | Nathan Lay |
Simon Meadows | |
Mice/King | Michael Lapina |
Simon Meadows | |
Queen/Mary/Spider | Eleanor Blythman |
Kate Amos | |
Piano | Pam Christie |
Jane Matheson |
Running time: approximately 70 minutes (without interval)