Coraline (opera)

Coraline is an opera in two acts by English composer Mark-Anthony Turnage, with a libretto by Rory Mullarkey. It is based on the 2002 dark fantasy children's novella by Neil Gaiman.

Coraline
Opera by Mark-Anthony Turnage
LibrettistRory Mullarkey
Based onCoraline by Neil Gaiman
Premiere
27 March 2018 (2018-03-27)
Barbican Centre, London

The opera had its world premiere at the Barbican Centre in London from 27 March to 7 April 2018, presented by the Barbican and produced by the Royal Opera House in a co-production with Folkoperan, Opéra de Lille, Theater Freiburg and Victorian Opera.[1] The premiere was directed by Aletta Collins and conducted by Sian Edwards.[2][3]

Roles
Role Voice type Primere Cast
Coraline Soprano Mary Bevan
Mother / Other Mother Mezzo-soprano Kitty Whately
Father / Other Father Baritone Alexander Robin Baker
Mr. Bobo / Other Mr. Bobo Tenor Harry Nicoll
Miss Spink / Other Miss Spink Soprano Gillian Keith
Miss Forcible / Other Miss Forcible Mezzo-soprano Frances McCafferty
Ghost Child 1 Mezzo-soprano Gillian Keith
Ghost Child 2 Tenor Harry Nicoll
Ghost Child 3 Baritone Dominic Sedgwick

References
  1. "Mark-Anthony Turnage: new opera Coraline announced". www.boosey.com. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  2. Ashley, Tim (30 March 2018). "Coraline review – creepy adaptation of Neil Gaiman's tale will turn kids on to opera". the Guardian. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  3. "As If It Couldn't Get Any Creepier, Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' Is Becoming an Opera". Retrieved 9 April 2018.
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