Menotti double bill - The Telephone & Amahl & The Night Visitors

The Telephone The Telephone is Gian Carlo Menotti’s romantic comedy opera exploring the intrusive obsession and relationship that often goes hand in hand with our mobile phones. It’s an enjoyable romp that’s played out over one act and reminds us to be ever-present in the moments that really matter. Opera Anywhere set the opera in a cafe at a London train station.

Amahl & The Night Visitors This is the tender, heart-warming story of Amahl, a poor shepherd boy, and his devoted mother. They are visited one night by three kings, who are following a star on their way to see the baby Jesus. It’s a knock at the door that will change their lives forever. Amahl and the Night Visitors was originally written for television in 1951 and has since become an annual tradition in the USA – becoming one of the most frequently performed operas of the 20th century. Opera Anywhere has a story book available online, a great introduction to the opera! [https://operaanywhere.com/online-projects/amahl-and-the-night-visitors-digital-storybook-project/] Meet Catrin Lewis who performs the role of 'Amahl' [https://youtu.be/Do0hrdF8bDE] Meet Mike Woodward who performs the role of 'Kaspar' [https://youtu.be/8fP-ZDAcPKU]