Tom Johnson
The Four Note Opera
On its premiere tour in 1998,The OTC/ESB Four Note Opera had them rolling in the aisles. The opera enthusiats and first timer alike found that much to savour in this hilarious and sophisticated take on the foibles of the opera world. Directed by Gavin Quinn and designed by Aedín Cosgrove and Suzanne Cave,all of the Pan Pan Theatre Company who are well known for their remarkble and imaginative productions.
The Four Note Singers are also razor sharp Actors;soprano Nicola Sharkey;Welsh mezzo Buddug Verona James;tenor Kevin West ;and baritone Joe Corbett.
The OTC/ESB Four Note Opera Tour Diary
| 29 October | TALLAGHT | Civic Theatre |
| 30 and 31 October | DUBLIN | Samuel Beckett Theatre |
| Wed 3 November | WATERFORD | Gorey Little Theatre |
| Sat 6 November | WATERFORD | Garter Lane Arts Centre |
| Sun 7 November | CORK | Everyman Palace Theatre |
| Tues 9 November | PORTLAOISE | Dunamaise Theatre |
| Wed 10 November | GALWAY | The Mall, Tuam |
| Sat 13 November | BALLYSHANNON | The Abbey Centre |
| Sun 14 November | LETTERKENNY | An Grainán Theatre |
| Tues 16 November | COLERAINE | RiversideTheatre |
| Wed 17 November | MONAGHAN | The Garage Theatre |
| Fri 19 November | CO CAVAN | Ramor Theatre |
| Sat 20 November | MULLINGAR | Mullingar Arts Centre |
"A minimalist classic "
"A rise worth taking "
Production Information
Cast |
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| Soprano | Nicola Sharkey |
| Mezzo Soprano | Buddug Verona James |
| Tenor | Kevin West |
| Baritone and Bass | Joe Corbett |
Creative Team |
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| Piano/Conductor | Dearbhla Collins |
| Director | Gavin Quinn |
| Designer | Aeedín Quinn |
