The Flying Dutchman

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Event The Flying Dutchman
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 14 September 2013
Last Date 21 September 2013
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description The flying Dutchman, a cursed sea captain, sails his phantom ship across the world's oceans. Only true love can save him and every seven years he is allowed one night to venture ashore in search of the right bride. …
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Richard Wagner Composer
Wyn Davies Conductor
Matthew Lutton Director
Jon Buswell Lighting Designer
Zoë Atkinson Production Designer
Peter Auty Singer Erik
Orla Boylan Singer Senta
Shaun Dixon Singer The Steersman
Wendy Doyle Singer Mary
Jason Howard Singer Flying Dutchman
Paul Whelan Singer Daland
Text Nationality Germany
Further Information Accompanied by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Featuring the Chapmen Tripp Opera Chorus. Sung in German with English subtitles. First NZ Flying Dutchman since Auckland Opera's in 1992. ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland 5 - 12 October 2013. Co-production with Opera Queensland.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 203439