Debussy

Pelleas & Melisande

Goulad meets and marries the mysterious Mélisande, but when he takes her home to meet his family she is drawn to his younger brother Pelléas. This sparks a train of disastrous events, all of which are accompanied by music as subtle and haunting as the innocent bride.

Tour Details

Oct 10, 2008 Dublin The Rotunda, City Hall
Oct 12, 2008 Dublin The Rotunda, City Hall
Oct 14, 2008 Dublin The Rotunda, City Hall
Oct 16, 2008 Dublin The Rotunda, City Hall
Oct 18, 2008 Dublin The Rotunda, City Hall
Oct 23, 2008 Belfast The Great Hall, Queen's University
Oct 24, 2008 Belfast The Great Hall, Queen's University
Oct 26, 2008 Belfast The Great Hall, Queen's University

"This OTC performance gives the work a charming, chamber-esque quality which opens up the story and allows the audience to relate firmly with it's characters. A thoroughly enjoyable impressionist experience."
Culture Northern Ireland
"Overall, another victory for a daring and adventurous company."
Sunday Business Post
"★ ★ ★ ★ Exquisite and personal and expressive."
Irish Examiner

Production Information

Creative Team

Music Director Tecwyn Evans
Director Annilese Miskimmon
Designer Neil Irish
Lighting Designer Tina MacHugh
Vocal Coach John Dexter

Cast

Arkel Jonathan Best
Genevieve Deirdre Cooling-Nolan
Pelleas Thomas Walker
Golaud Robert Poulton
Yniold Eoin Dexter
Melisande Claire Booth
The Servants Victor Feldman, Donal Gray, Mairin O'Donovan

Musicians

Piano 1 Hugh Tinney
Piano 2 Mairead Hurley


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