Opera for Babies: Amor's Ease

A sensory experience with music by Purcell paired with visuals for Under 5s.

20 Nov–21 Nov 2024

Opera for Babies shows are filled with excitement, laughter, and a sense of mystery. A wonderful way for children and their grown-ups to connect and have a truly magical experience.

Overview

Th story is of two friends dancing and playing. One of them trips and falls. Their friend rushes over to help, blowing on the sore spot to ease the pain. As soon as the first friend is feeling better, the other one falls and hurts themselves! With music by Eivind Buene and an original aria by Henry Purcell.

Singers and Creators

Babyopera is a company that creates opera- and music-theatre performances for children. It is led by director, costume designer and scenographer Christina Lindgren. A team of artists joins the collaborative team for each new production.

A co-production between The Norwegian Opera & Ballet and Babyopera and supported by Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Arts and Culture Norway

Amazingly, there
is no restlessness:
the children sit transfixed

The Guardian

Brilliant! My daughter danced and loved it.

Parent of 2-year old

The harmony of sounds and movements stimulated the children’s imagination, hearing and vision. I came with my 6-month old baby and she could concentrate well. It was great to be able to touch and explore the scenography in the end of the performance.

Parent of 6-month old

Running Time
0hrs 30mins

This is no interval.

Tickets
Tickets are £12.50 per adult and up to 2 children go free with each adult ticket.
Language
Sung in English

Age Guidance: 0-6 years old.

Facilities:
The bar will be open for refreshments and snacks before and after the performance. A buggy park and baby change facilities will also be available.

For more information, please contact our box office on 020 7845 9300 or [email protected]

Baby Opera: Amor's Ease's Creative Team 2024

Christina Lindgren

Concept, libretto
and direction

Eivind Buene

Music, with a fragment
from Henry Purcell’s
opera King Arthur

Tormod Lindgren

Scenography

Christina Lindgren

Costume design

Elizabeth Svarstad

Choreography

Baby Opera: Amor's Ease's Cast 2024

Silje Aker Johnsen

Elisabeth Holmertz