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Blackheath Halls' flagship annual Community Opera 2024 is back!

Presenting the wonderful opera production with a cast of exceptional professional singers joined onstage by our 80 strong chorus, made up from members of the community aged 8-80+ accompanied by the Blackheath Halls Orchestra.

* All performances will be sung in English with subtitles.

Cast
Santuzza Katherine Broderick
Turiddu Oliver Johnston
Alfio Michel de Souza
Lola Idunnu Münch
Lucia Janis Kelly

Blackheath Halls Chorus
Blackheath Halls Orchestra
Blackheath Halls Youth Opera Company
Students from Charlton Park Academy (23, 25, 30 September)
Students from Greenvale School (24, 27, 29 September)

Director Harry Fehr
Conductor Chris Stark
Set Designer Elliott Squire
Costume Designer Alice McNicholas
Lighting Designer Chuma Emembolu

Music by Pietro Masacagni

A classic tale of romance, betrayal and revenge

Returning home from military service, Turiddu is incensed to find his fiancée Lola has married a neighbour, Alfio. In revenge, Turiddu seduces another woman from the village, Santuzza – despite his mother’s misgivings. Lola learns of this new relationship and embarks on a dangerous game, jealously tempting Turiddu to start an affair with her. When Santuzza discovers what is happening, all hell and passion break loose, leading to disaster for all concerned.