Madame Chandelier's Opera Party for Kids

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Children's Shows (opera, comedy)

  • Venue 33
    Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
  • 14:30
  • Aug 2-15
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 5+ (8 and older)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Delea Shand
  • Warnings and additional info: This show contains audience participation.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Relaxed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Dates, Times and Prices

Description

Dazzling divas. Dramatic death scenes. Hilarious high notes! Experience opera's greatest hits and learn about the characters, in this interactive introduction with Madame Chandelier. Will you meet an evil queen who sings way too high, a princess who can't stop crying or a priestess who's always on fire? Anything could happen at the opera party and you're invited. Praise for previous work: **** (Observer). **** (Scotsman).

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Access via The Green area. Quite steep ramp at entrance. All seating moveable.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 2 August, 3 August, 4 August, 5 August, 6 August, 7 August, 8 August, 10 August, 9 August, 11 August, 12 August, 13 August, 14 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
  • Additional information: In between songs, there will be explanations to introduce what opera is and the different characters. A show guide including a character list and plot summary will be available from the end of July

Be aware that this show features:

  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • Performer goes into audience area
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Permission to engage with performer
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • An intermission
  • Audience chill out area

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
Dates, Times and Prices