Over Seventy Young People to Appear in 'The Price'

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W11 Opera's production deals with the story of the Suffragettes

W11 Opera for Young People is premiering The Price, a new opera by Russell Hepplewhite and Helen Eastman at POSK Theatre, Hammersmith.

The Price takes us back in time to witness the story of the Suffragettes, the Pankhurst family and the events which led up to Derby Day 1913.

This composer and librettist have collaborated extensively, creating works for both young people and adults alike. W11 Opera will bring this new opera to life with a cast of over 70 young people this year.

W11 Opera enjoys a strong community base. For many of its young participants, it is an introduction to music theatre of any kind. Over the 45 years that W11 Opera has been in existence, more than two thousand children have appeared in 36 brand new commissions. The W11 Opera experience proved inspirational for Eve Best and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, now patrons of the company.

More recent W11 Opera cast members include Celine Buckens (Emilie in Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse) and Jonathan Antoine (Runner-Up in Britain’s Got Talent 2012). W11 Opera is also an invaluable showcase for composers. It is proud to commission composers who have had successful careers in world of contemporary music such as George Fenton, Julian Philips, Phil Porter, Stuart Hancock, Julian Grant, John Barber and Cecilia MacDowell. In addition, it seeks to be a platform for young composers.

Performances are on Saturday 10 December at 3.30 and 7.00pm and Sunday 11 December at 3.30 and 7.00pm at the POSK Theatre, 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF.

To purchase tickets visit w11opera.org/box-office or email boxoffice@w11opera.org or phone 07796 265 439. Tickets: £20, Under 18s £12

December 3, 2016