Alice and the Library Tree

B'Opera's latest production was commissioned by FOLIO Sutton Coldfield with funding from Arts Council England. This fabulous show has wowed audiences at Birmingham Hippodrome, at Sutton Coldfield Concerts in the Park, in churches, libraries and childrens centres alike!

The Show

Alice and the Library Tree is an interactive musical performance for little ones and their grown ups by children's opera company B'Opera. In it they explore the wonderful seeds of creativity and resilience that books and stories can sow. Alice, an avid reader, fights to reopen her beloved library after the evil Queen of Hearts condemns the building and takes away the only key. From choice of music (Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner amongst others), the inventive costumes and set, to length of show, it's the perfect introduction to opera and theatre for the newest and youngest of audience members!

"This really is a fantastic show giving an incredibly charming performance whilst highlighting the wonder of libraries and the huge curiosity that they can bring. It is a perfect introduction both to opera and theatre for children aged 0 – 7 years of age (and their parents, of course)!"

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Stage

Alice and the Library Tree was performed on the main stage at Sutton Coldfield's 'Concerts in the Park' 2019 alongside the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet and other big acts from Rock Choir to theatre and dance academies.

Public Spaces

This show was originally commissioned by FOLIO Sutton Coldfield for performances in the children's library. This worked beautifully and was a fantastic and innovative use of the space to bring something new to the library. It has since been performed in children's centres, art galleries and churches, all with great success. It would work perfectly in schools too!

Outdoors

The show works well on big outdoor festival stages and more intimate outdoor settings alike. We have tested it out on a big stage, now we are looking for opportunities to take Alice on new adventures ...!

 "It was  a bespoke mini-opera for little ones and the whole experience was simply wonderful!... It was so satisfying to see a musical production that was specially created for very young children. We had real musicians performing, and as a trained musician I am happy to vouch for the quality of prep and performance."

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