Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formally the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) present Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery in a co-production with Scottish Opera. Read more …
Based on Sheridan's play The Duenna, this whacky but very human comedy celebrates all that is young love. Two boys, two girls, a greedy fish merchant and a bevy of monks who are more likely to be found drinking than praying... Prokofiev's gift for sparkling wit and satire is never far away and his score is an explosion of colour and lyricism with a host of unforgettable melodies.
New Production. Sung in English with English supertitles.
Pre Show Talk Sat 28 Jan 6pm (Free but ticketed - call 0131 529 6000 to book)
There is plenty to enjoy, mostly in the meatier, less patchy second half. The Scottish Opera Orchestra, under Tim Dean’s direction, still has refinements to make. That, and the natural bedding in of the cast, should turn this triumph of moments into a convincing whole.
A pedestrian piece from Prokofiev is almost remedied by compelling performances.
Preview: Betrothal in a Monastery
Theatre Royal, Glasgow from Friday January 20, 2012, until Saturday January 21, 2012. More info: www.theambassadors.com/theatreroyalglasgow/
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Thursday January 26, 2012, until Saturday January 28, 2012. No performance Jan 27.. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
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