OperaUpClose's Delightful "Don Giovanni"

Marc Callahan

The opera world continues to complain about its inability to attract young people to opera. Perhaps they should look to London's OperaUpClose who continue to produce innovative performances that are popular with younger audiences. We covered their successful "La Boheme" and now they're back with a truncated, English language version of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" written by director Robin Norton-Hale.

Marc Callahan, Anthony Flaum and Fleur Bray in Don Giovanni at Soho Theatre, London (Photo: Simon Kane)

Tom Stoddart

Don Giovanni is re-cast as Johnny, a thrill-seeking, pre-credit crunch banker with Leporello (now Alexander) as his intern. Fair warning, this production is not for purists, but should be enjoyed by those who are willing to be more adventuresome in their interpretation of Mozart. The production includes electronic additions to the score, major scene cuts and video projections.

Click HERE for tickets and performance information.


Don Giovanni Rehearsal Trailer from Soho Theatre on Vimeo.


Here is Marc Callahan peforming Balfe's "The Bohemian Girl":

Also, don't forget that for the next two weeks we'll be taking submissions for our first-ever charity Barihunks calendar. Send High Res photos and bio to Barihunks@gmail.com.

Subscribe to Barihunks by Email

Tweet