A Little Night Music
Stephen Sondheim
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A chance meeting between ex-lovers sparks a game of romantic musical chairs over a weekend in the country, as hopelessly mismatched couples find themselves confronted by their own vanities and deceptions.
Glistening with wit and romance, Sondheim’s tantalising tale flirts with musical theatre and opera, and includes the classic song ‘Send in the Clowns’.
This new production is the latest collaboration between Opera North and Leeds Playhouse following the critically acclaimed Into the Woods (2016). Dame Josephine Barstow stars as Madam Arnfeldt, while Quirijn de Lang and Stephanie Corley, last seen together as sparring partners in Kiss Me, Kate, are Frederik and Desiree.
Featuring Opera North’s award-winning Chorus and directed by the Playhouse’s Artistic Director James Brining, expect a glorious evening that is heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure.
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Book by Hugh Wheeler
Original orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman | Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited
An Opera North and Leeds Playhouse co-production
*booking fees may apply
Read our Digital Programme here.
Cast
Stephanie Corley
Desiree Armfeldt
Quirijn de Lang
Frederik Egerman
Corinne Cowling
Anne Egerman
Laurence Kilsby
Henrik Egerman
Dame Josephine Barstow
Madam Armfeldt
Amy J Payne
Petra
Christopher Nairne
Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
Helen Évora
Countess Charlotte Malcolm
Gillene Butterfield *
Mrs Nordstrom
Miranda Bevin †
Mrs Nordstrom
Molly Barker *
Mrs Segstrom
Amy Freston †
Mrs Segstrom
Claire Pascoe *
Mrs Anderssen
Hazel Croft †
Mrs Anderssen
Dean Robinson *
Mr Lindquist
James Davies †
Mr Lindquist
Tim Ochala-Greenough *
Mr Erlanson
Stuart Laing †
Mr Erlanson
Ivan Sharpe
Frid
Warren Gillespie
Bertrand
Kathryn Stevens
Osa
Sarah Blood
Malla
Creative
James Brining
Director
James Holmes
Conductor
Oliver Rundell**
Conductor
Madeleine Boyd
Set & Costume Designer
Chris Davey
Lighting Designer
Lucy Hind
Choreographer
Seb Frost
Sound Designer
† Cast members will perform on:
29 June, 2, 3, 9, 10, 14, 15 July
*Cast members will perform on:
26, 30 June, 1, 7, 8, 16, 17 July
** 29 June, 8 July (evening), 9 & 10 July (matinee & evening), 17 July (matinee)
