Le Forum des Amis de Gounod

Dear Loyal Supporter,

I am delighted to be writing to you about our 2014 Summer Production of Gounod's Romeo & Juliet (performed in English) from Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th July 2014. There are 6 performances to be held in the theatre at Bearwood College:
Tuesday 8th July 2014 at 7.30pm
Wednesday 9th July 2014 at 7.30pm
Thursday 10th July 2014 at 7.30pm
Friday 11th July 2014 at 7.30pm
Saturday 12th July 2014 at 2.30pm
Saturday 12th July 2014 at 7.30pm

Our Director Ali Marshall and Artistic and Musical Director Justin Lavender introduce the production as follows:
Having this season assembled a particularly talented creative team and ensemble of gifted young soloists, Opera at Bearwood has the opportunity to present Gounod’s rarely-performed operatic masterpiece Romeo and Juliet. Closely based on Shakespeare’s iconic romantic tragedy, this opera fuses all the elements of grand opera guaranteed to stimulate the audience – extreme tension between feuding households; sudden violence and death; and the ultimate sacrifice of two young people so spontaneously, intensely and profoundly in love that their story strikes a chord with any of us who have ever been in love ourselves. Gounod’s score is crammed with sumptuous melodies and thrilling ensembles, France’s worthy musical partner to our greatest playwright!

With that enticing introduction I hope that you will be inspired to come and see the show! We are sure you will not be disappointed.

There are a number of ways to book tickets:

(a) Using our ONLINE BOOKING SYSTEM accessed via our website where you will find a “Buy Tickets" link on the Home Page of www.operaatbearwood.org.uk

(b) By emailing boxoffice@operaatbearwood.org.uk
with your ticket requests

(c) By downloading, printing and returning the booking form available on the website

(d) By calling the box office directly on 07826 518853

Why not think about organising a picnic this year with friends in the beautiful grounds of Bearwood College before the show (or after the Saturday matinee).

Many thanks for taking the time to read this e-mail and we do hope you come and join us.

Regards,

Opera At Bearwood