Cabinet of Dr Caligari 2016Scottish Opera
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Roll up, roll up! Scottish Opera's Connect Company – young singers and players aged between 14 and 21 – invite you to join them at the carnival. But with danger looming on the horizon, we can't guarantee a safe trip. Based on the 1920s German silent horror film Das Cabinet des Dr Caligari, Scottish Opera's production transports the action to 1890s Glasgow, telling a dark and twisted story where both friends and minds may be lost.
Dr Caligari is a charismatic carnival entertainer who uses a mysterious cabinet to lure in his unsuspecting audiences. Intrigued, friends Francis, Jane and Ellen watch the showman as he reveals the secret of the cabinet. Tragedy soon follows as the trio struggle to avoid their fate – murder, mayhem and descent into madness awaits.
This darkly gothic, steampunk-inspired production takes a journey from Glasgow Green to Gartloch Asylum. Specially written to showcase the skills of talented, young singers and musicians, it is full of colour and moments of comedy, but never far away from the dark story at its core. This is one carnival ride you won't want to miss.
Running time 1 hr 10 mins approximately
Music
Karen MacIver
Words
Allan Dunn
Director
Julie Brown
Designer
Lisa Sangster
Dr Caligari
Andrew McTaggart
Cesare
Daniel Keating Roberts
Francis
Glen Cunningham
Jane
Sarah Power
Connect Company
Conductor
Chris Gray
Head of Singing
Laura Baxter
