THE BOHEMIAN GIRL
Sat Aug 10, 15:00 - Sun Aug 11, 17:15
Roodepoort Civic Theatre
ABOUT
WAM proudly presents THE BOHEMIAN GIRL, an opera in English by Michael Balfe and Alfred Bunn. First performed in 1843 at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, THE BOHEMIAN GIRL was an immediate hit and productions were mounted in German, Italian and French. While not performed as frequently any longer, the aria I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls remains a fan favourite.
Audiences will remember the spectacular tenor Neil Stander, who will join us this time as Thaddeus, the romantic lead with Arline, the object of his affections, played by Etresia Booysen and Marilie van der Bank alternating. The WAM orchestra, with concertmaster Miro Chakaryan, will be conducted by Carel-Johan de Graaff.
Tickets are R300. There will only be four performances at the Roodepoort Theatre, as follows:
10 August at 15:00 and 19:00
11 August at 12:00 and 15:00
A 15% discount applies when you purchase 10 or more tickets.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
More Information: Contact Lynette on 072 265-2272 or Sheila on 083 291-2178.
THE STORY
A Polish noble, Thaddeus, in exile in Austria, joins a band of gypsies. He saves Arline, the young daughter of Count Arnheim, from being killed by a deer. The count, in gratitude, invites him to a banquet, where Thaddeus refuses to toast the Austrian Emperor, invoking the wrath of his host and his guests. He escapes, while his gipsy friend Devilshoof kidnaps Arline.
Act 2
Fifteen years have elapsed. Arline can only vaguely remember her noble upbringing. She and Thaddeus are sweethearts, but the Gypsy Queen is also in love with him. Arnheim's nephew Florestein falls in love with Arline (not recognising her), but the Queen plants a medallion stolen from Florestein on Arline. Florestein recognises the medallion and has her arrested. She is tried before the Count who recognises the scar left on her arm from the deer attack. Thaddeus reveals the truth, and Arline begs her father to accept him as her true love.