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    The Mystery of the Blue Squirrel: Opéra Comique
  • Opéra Comique, © Citadelles Mazenod Sabine Hartl & Olaf Daniel
    Opéra Comique, © Citadelles Mazenod Sabine Hartl & Olaf Daniel
  • Opéra Comique, © Citadelles Mazenod Sabine Hartl & Olaf Daniel
    Opéra Comique, © Citadelles Mazenod Sabine Hartl & Olaf Daniel

The Mystery of the Blue Squirrel: Opéra Comique

About the Event

Investigate the mysteries of the Opéra Comique alongside its inhabitants, as the 'Follies of Youth' Festival brings the stage premiere of this comical and intriguing work to audiences young and old.

Replete with humor, with sly winks and nods to the personalities, traditions and foibles of theatrical life, and that of the Opéra Comique in particular, 'The Mystery of the Blue Squirrel' is the creation of Marc‐Olivier Dupin and Ivan Grinberg. With a cast full of youthful energy, this is a performance to appeal to the young beginner, the opera lover, and fans of the Opéra Comique alike.

Cast / Production

Musical direction: Marc‐Olivier Dupin
Staging: Ivan Grinberg
Scenery: Aurélie Maestre
Costume: Alain Blanchot
Lights: Madjid Hakimi
Choreography: Caroline Marcadé

Saint‐Germain: Ronan Debois
Adèle, Al Sirbec: Sandrine Buendia
Margot: Armelle Khourdoïan
Léon: Jean‐Jacques L'Anthoën
Barnabé said Bébé: Patrick Kabongo
Zineb: Marion Tassou
Pel & Mel: Stuart Seide

Orchestra: Les Frivolités Parisiennes

Production: Opéra Comique
In partnership with: le Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne

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