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**Garsington Opera Presents: A Trip to the Moon**

Join us for a mesmerizing evening at the Garsington Opera with the enchanting performance of "A Trip to the Moon." This unique event takes place on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, and Wednesday, 31st July 2024, with both performances starting at 6.45pm.

**About the Opera:**
Inspired by Georges Méliès’s seminal 1902 silent film, "A Trip to the Moon" is this year’s Community Opera at Garsington Opera. Crafted by Andrew Norman, the opera unfolds a fantastical story where astronomers, after crash-landing their rocket on the moon, must overcome linguistic barriers to communicate with the moon's inhabitants. This opera promises to be a delightful experience for all ages, exploring themes of discovery, communication, and the universal quest for understanding.

**Featuring:**
- **Conductor:** Douglas Boyd
- **Director:** Karen Gillingham
- **Designer:** Rhiannon Newman Brown
- **Lighting Designer:** Ben Pickersgill
- **Cast:** Includes the Garsington Opera Adult Company, Garsington Opera Youth Company, Primary School Youth Company, with George Méliès played by Robert Murray and Eoa by Jennifer France.

**Ticket Information:**
- **General Admission:** £15
- **Under-18s:** £5
- **Booking:** Tickets can be booked through the Garsington Opera box office at 01494 37603.

Don't miss this extraordinary opera that bridges the gap between Earth and the moon through the universal language of music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable journey to the moon!

Andrew Norman

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Events

30 - 31 Jul, 2024

Garsington Opera: A Trip to the Moon · Philharmonia Orchestra

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