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Theatre

The Way Back Home, The Young Vic

11 Dec 14 – 23 Dec 14, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

This the English National Opera's first ever new opera for children, in a first ever collaboration with the Young Vic

By CW Contributor on 18/8/2014

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The Way Back Home, The Young Vic
The Way Back Home, The Young Vic
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The Way Back Home, adapted from the Oliver Jeffers book of the same name, is the English National Opera's first ever new opera for children. 
This first collaboration between The Young Vic and the English National Opera is an introduction to the art form for children. The Way Back Home is adapted from the cherished children’s book by Oliver Jeffers, an inspirational tale of a boy who makes an Icarus-like flight into the sky, before crash landing on the moon.
Here, he must learn to extend his hand in interstellar friendship to an initially terrifying Martian, similarly lost and in need of help to find The Way Back Home.
Katie Mitchell, awarded an OBE for her auteurist contributions to British theatre, and Vicki Mortimer, whose vast body of design has accompanied everything from Beckett to classical opera, are the attractive team behind this production. They previously brought us Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat at the National Theatre, which The Telegraph predicted would ‘become a national institution’.
Rory Mullarkey, who in this year alone has been awarded the Pinter Commission, the George Devine Award and the James Tait Black prize, has adapted the script from the original. The score, performed by the ENO orchestra, comes to us from Joanna Lee, described by the Guardian as a ‘considerable talent’ We think she’s just the right fit to bring this story alive for ages 5-8 and any adult associates equally open to the lessons contained (and a wonderful night at the opera).

What The Way Back Home, The Young Vic
Where The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ | MAP
Nearest tube Waterloo (underground)
When 11 Dec 14 – 23 Dec 14, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Price £10-15
Website Click here to book via the Young Vic



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  • WE SAY

    This is opera for very young listeners, a very nice project on paper which is somewhat a little bit disappointing. It may be that it lacks a bit of Christmas magic. It is quite telling that the most popular character among the audience - the Penguin - is the only one who doesn't sing. Performances are very fine but it feels like a missed opportunity. Our young critic was not blown away. 

    THE YOUNG VIC

    Under current artistic director David Lan, the Young Vic has gained a reputation for attracting some of the best theatre from all over the world, including big-name directors, writers and actors. For a fraction of West End ticket prices, theatregoers heading south of the river can catch established artists as well as up-and-coming talents in the theatre’s three flexible spaces.

    Not to be confused with the Old Vic just down the road, the Young Vic is a short walk from both Southwark and Waterloo stations. It’s also within walking distance of the buzzing cultural hub of the South Bank, where you can grab lunch, have an ice-cream on the riverfront or take in some art on the way to the theatre.

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