The Riders
The Coopers Malthouse, Merlyn Theatre
23 Sep 2014
- 4 Oct 2014
Love is a fierce beast.
Award-winning composer Iain Grandage and librettist Alison Croggon breathe new life into Tim Winton’s gripping portrait about the panic and terror of someone suddenly bereft of love. When the unthinkable happens, Scully, a decent hearted Australian embarks on a race across Europe desperately trying to locate his missing wife, with his young daughter Billie in tow. A bold reimagining of an acclaimed Australian novel, with a score featuring bouzoukis, piano accordions, fiddles and the sublime recorder playing of Genevieve Lacey. Directed by Malthouse Theatre’s Artistic Director Marion Potts.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Venue
Merlyn, The Coopers Malthouse
Dates
Tuesday 23 September, 7.30pm
Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm
Friday 26 September, 7.30pm
Saturday 27 September 7.30pm
Tuesday 30 September 7.30pm
Wednesday 1 October 7.30pm
Friday 3 October, 7.30pm
Saturday 4 October, 7.30pm
90 minutes with no interval.
Tactile tour - Friday 3 October, 6.20pm
Audio described performance - Friday 3 October, 7.30pm
Cast & Crew
Creative team
Composer Iain Grandage
Librettist Alison Croggon
Based on the novel by Tim Winton
Conductor Richard Mills
Director Marion Potts
Set & Costume Designer Dale Ferguson
Lighting Designer Matt Scott
Cast
Scully Barry Ryan
Jennifer Jessica Aszodi
Billie Isabela Calderon
Arthur Jerzy Kozlowski
Marianne Dimity Shepherd
Alex David Rogers - Smith
Orchestra
Orchestra Victoria
Reviews
“★★★★ (The Riders) is an opera of rare dramatic power, utmost musicality and first-rate performances.”
“Together, Victorian Opera and Malthouse Theatre have created a bewitching jewel of contemporary music theatre.”
“In presenting a new work of this quality, Victorian Opera’s dedication to the art form is unmatched by any other arts company this year.”
The Riders is presented by
Victorian Opera and Malthouse Theatre
This production is proudly supported by
Victorian Opera New Work Syndicate