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Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 March 2025, multiple performance times

Uprising

Uprising

Presented by Saffron Hall

Jonathan Dove’s new community opera in two acts looks at the climate emergency through the eyes of those whom it will affect the most – the young.

From teenage rebellion to the connective power of the internet, family dynamics to business ethics, it asks searching questions on an issue that should unite us all. How do we cast our eyes beyond the here and now? What is the most effective way of protesting, and do we listen carefully enough to those that are? This is a music drama that melds the everyday with fantasy, a serious message for our times, laced with humour, honesty, and warmth. Above all, it gives a persuasive voice to the principal players in this crisis - nature itself and young adults.

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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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

1 hour 50 minutes

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

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Jonathan Dove Uprising

Performers

  • Jonathan Dove music
  • April De Angelis libretto
  • Sinéad O’Neill director
  • Ellie Slorach conductor
  • Ffion Edwards Lola Green
  • Madeleine Shaw Angela Green
  • Julieth Lozano Rolong Zoe Green
  • Marcus Farnsworth Clive Green
  • Dominic Ellis-Peckham chorus master
  • Quintin Beer chorus leader (adults)
  • Caroline Law chorus leader (youth)
  • 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

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Additional information

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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Exterior of Saffron Hall showing the Saffron Walden County High School and Saffron Hall signs next to each other

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