Nevill Holt Festival has announced the cast for its opening performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, led by award-winning soprano Nazan Fikret…
Nazan Fikret stars as Queen of the Night, Jonathan Eyers as Papageno, Allen Michael Jones as Sarastro, Martins Smaukstelis as Tamino, Jasmine Flicker as Papagena, Olivia Warburton as Pamina, and Simon Sumal as Monostatos.
Isabelle Peters is First Lady, Aina Miyagi Magnell is Second Lady, and Angharad Lyddon is Third Lady. Magnus Walker is First Armed Man, and Malachy Frame is The Speaker/Second Armed Man. The Dance Chorus is Archie White, Thea Kallhed Möller and Saskia Faye Larcombe.
The production will be directed by TONY and Olivier Award nominee Melly Still, conducted by rising star Finnegan Downie Dear, and feature Britten Sinfonia. The design was created by Rebecca Pitt, with photography by Michael Wharley, costume by Livvie Walters and assistance from Caitlin Eacott and Reuben Davies. The show champions some of the most promising emerging singers working today, providing unique opportunities for early career artists onstage and across the creative team.
Nevill Holt Festival has also announced casting for The Devil’s Den, created by Isabella Gellis, performed by Shadwell Opera, and conducted by Finnegan Downie Dear. Mimi Doulton, Lotte Betts-Dean, Nicholas Morris, and Andrew Tipple perform this tale of superstition and sacrifice rooted in English folklore, concerning a child, a rabbit, a devil, a druid and their mysterious connection to a celebrated “dolmen”, or ancient burial chamber.
“Nevill Holt Festival 2024 will be a multi-arts festival including world-premiere performances, concerts, and conversations alongside opera. A lineup of internationally renowned artists will deliver world class performances alongside the very best emerging talent from 1-26 June in Nevill Holt’s award-winning theatre, medieval chapel and across the beautifully landscaped grounds of the 13th century Nevill Holt Estate, which is home to important works by some of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. A parallel education programme will see 2,000 young people from across the region participate in creative projects alongside leading professional artists.” – Festival organisers
Festival membership starts from just £35 with a range of further benefits including invitations to exclusive Festival events, details can be found at www.nevillholtfestival.com
