Welsh National Opera - Candide
Join the WNO for the rip-roaring rollercoaster that is Candide
Leonard Bernstein's Whirlwind Opera.
Why see Welsh National Opera - Candide?
The Best of All Possible Worlds
The Welsh National Opera sets out on tour once more, bringing an array of productions to audiences across the country. From classics like Cosi Fan Tutte and The Magic Flute to new commissions like Blaze of Glory! there is plenty to enjoy from the esteemed company as they continue their mission to prove the power of Opera can transform lives.
Live the best of all possible worlds when they bring Leonard Bernstein and Dorothy Parker's whirlwind Candide to a stage near you, from the award-winning team behind The Snow Queen.
What is the story?
Based on Voltaire's 1759 novella, Candide is all at once a love story, a drama, a thriller, and a tragedy rolled into one merry-go-round of ever-revived characters who populate our hero's journey. From living in a swanky castle as a Baron's illegitimate son to a beggar on the streets to earthquake-causing heretic and much much more in-between, prepare to follow a dazzling story that fills the auditorium with glee and wonder.
Key Information
Audience
Sung in English
Dates
Finished 8 Jul 2023
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Martin Kimber
Deserves longer run
I had seen Candide twice before, at the National Theatre and ENO, so jumped at the chance of seeing this new production in Birmingham. Now the almost mandatory gender swapping was enacted and Gillian Bevan gave us an hilarious characterisation of Candide's tutor, Pangloss. All the cast were superb, Ed Lyon's diction and beautiful phrasing was never lost in the high energy mayhem that engulfs his Candide. His love interest, Cunegonde was brilliantly sung and acted by Claudia Boyle as she went from being an innocent young thing to a woman very much of the world. Her rendition of "Glitter to be Gay" brought the house down as she sung on the steps of a Parisian brothel as bin men raided their wheelies for trinkets for her. The WNO's masterstroke was the projections, from brothels to volcanoes, versatile, pleasing on the eye and witty were the obvious solution for a touring show and worked to great effect. The excellent orchestra under Karen Kamensek were on stage throughout. A must see! ... Read more
Christine
Enthralling production, musically perfect
I loved every moment, the stage production was very clever and it was so much fun spotting all the details in the projection of images. I was blown away by the musicality and JOY that clearly came through every performer. I don't go to enough theatre but this has inspired me , thankyou so much ! ... Read more
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