‘An absolute joy. The best 75 minutes I’ve spent in ages”’ – The Guardian, Flora Wilson

‘The entire show is a treat’ – The Stage, George Hall

Buxton International Festival’s sell-out production of Pauline Viardot’s miniature operetta, Cendrillon, tours in February 2023, the festival’s first ever touring production.

The family-friendly chamber opera, which stars seven singers and a pianist, will be directed by Laura Attridge and conducted by Iwan Davies with Nikki Martin in the title role and Camilla Seale as her Prince Charming.  This inspired production, designed by Anna Orton, is sung in French (with English surtitles) with English dialogue.  Powerhouse composer Pauline Viardot has only recently come back into vogue, but she was revered in her lifetime, as Berlioz put it, as “one of the greatest artists in the history of music”. She sang, she played the piano, she hosted artistic soirees and, after retiring from the stage, she focused on composing. Two hundred songs and several operettas later, ‘Cendrillon’ is thought to be one of her finest.

More information about the original production here.

More information about the tour, including full dates and venues here.

Photo: Genevieve Girling

Director and Scriptwriter Laura Attridge
Set Designer Anna Orton
Costume Designer Michelle Bristow
Lighting Designer Rachel Cleary

Music Director Iwan Davies