Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 March 2025, multiple performance times
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
Uprising
UprisingPresented by Saffron Hall
Jonathan Dove is one of the most inventive and entertaining operatic composers of modern times. His new community opera unites singers from across our community including singers from Saffron Walden County High School, Sawston Village College and a host of local adult choirs. They will join forces with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and a cast of professional singers for this unique and inspiring semi-staged performance.
From teenage rebellion to the connective power of the internet, family dynamics to business ethics, this is a music drama that melds the everyday with fantasy, a message for our time laced with humour, honesty and warmth.
Uprising is commissioned by Saffron Hall Trust and Glyndebourne
Uprising was initiated by Jim Potter, a local philanthropist with a deep commitment to sustainability and a passion for music. Jim and his wife Hilary, who supported the commissioning of this opera, sadly passed away earlier this year. The Saffron Hall performances are dedicated to their memory.
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If you are interested to hear more about opportunities to support the production of this ambitious new opera at Saffron Hall and receive invitations to exclusive inside-view events please see further information here
Supporters
Supported by the Padfield Family in memory of Jo Padfield and Jim and Hilary Potter
With thanks to the Jephcott Charitable Trust
Performance information
Running time
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Booking information
Seating style
This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating
Discounts
Programme and performers
Programme
- Jonathan Dove Uprising
Performers
- Jonathan Dove music
- April De Angelis libretto
- Sinéad O’Neill director
- Mike Ashcroft movement director
- Ellie Slorach conductor
- Ffion Edwards Lola Green
- Madeleine Shaw Angela Green
- Julieth Lozano Rolong Zoe Green
- Marcus Farnsworth Clive Green
- Edwin Kaye mayor/ Quercus
- Rhys Batt doctor
- Dominic Ellis-Peckham chorus master
- Quintin Beer chorus leader (adults)
- Caroline Law chorus leader (youth)
- Clare Irwin chorus leader (Sawston Village College)
- Oliver King & Richard Carr répétiteurs
- Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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Information for your visit
Schedule
All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.
Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.
When to arrive
2pm - 2.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
2pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
2.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
3pm
Show ends
4.50pm (approx)
Content warnings
Age Guidance 7+
This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.
Location
Saffron Hall
Additional information
Cloakroom
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