A double bill for all the family in partnership with the Citizens Theatre

Dr Ferret's Bad Medicine Roadshow
Music by Stephen Deazley

Written by Martin Riley

World Première

Look out sneaky, snotty and silly children everywhere!

Beware Dr Ferret and his gang! The doctor and his Sweetheart Singers are out to find out just how mischievous today’s children really are, as they sort the good eggs from the bad.

Dr Ferret's Bad Medicine Roadshow is a brand new Scottish Opera commission. Inspired by Hilaire Belloc’s classic, Cautionary Tales, Dr Ferret tells the curious stories of Matilda, whose lies ignited a terrible fire, Henry King who ate too much string, and George, a little boy who causes a lot of trouble…

Members of Scottish Opera’s Connect Company – 20 young singers aged between 14 and 21 – join players from The Orchestra of Scottish Opera to perform this brand new adventure.

Dr Ferret Adam Miller

Director Andy Manley

Designer Alison MacLaurin

On The Rim of the World 
Music by Orlando Gough
Written by Jehanne Markham

Scottish Première

The end of a day like any other. An ordinary family turn out the lights and put the cares of the day to bed. On the rim of the world and at the edge of the night, they travel beyond the everyday to an extraordinary land of dreams. With music inspired by memories of childhood, sleep and the magical power of dreaming, On The Rim of the World is an evocative journey for families everywhere.

On the Rim of the World was commissioned in 2007 by eight of the UK's opera houses. Members of Scottish Opera’s Connect Company are joined by a cast of 50 from the Citizens Theatre’s acclaimed Community Performance programme for adults and children. Accompanied by players from Scottish Opera’s Connect Orchestra.

Conductor Chris Gray

Director Elly Goodman

Designer Alison MacLaurin

BOOKING INFORMATION

Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Sat 5 February 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Sun 6 February 2.30pm and 6.30pm

Tickets on sale Winter 2010
Suitable for age 7 and up