Madame Chandelier's Opera Party for Kids

Children's Shows (opera, comedy)

Venue 33
Pleasance Courtyard - The Green
14:30
Aug 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:

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

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

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

Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
Email: [email protected]
Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
Find out more about access at the Fringe.

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