Organization

Translator

Richard Studer

Conductor

Jonathan Lyness

Stage director

Set designer

Pianist

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Martha Jones

The cat

Tenor

Huw Ynyr

The miller

Baritone

Philip Smith

The king

Soprano

Alys Meredid Roberts

The princess

Bass-baritone

Trevor Eliot Bowes

The ogre

Mid Wales Opera

English

El gato con botas -  (Puss in boots)

Pwllheli

United Kingdom

Neuadd Dwyfor

Barmouth

Brecknock

Theatr Brycheiniog

Ludlow

Assembly Rooms

Dyffryn Aeron

Theatr Felinfach

Fishguard

Presteigne

St Andrew's Church

Colwyn Bay

Theatr Colwyn

Swansea

Taliesin Arts Centre

Shropshire

Tregynon

Gregynog Hall

El gato con botas Montsalvatge

Public

Puss in boots

Approved

El gato con botas

Mid Wales Opera's Autumn Tour 2022 of Montsalvatge's Puss in Boots14.10.22 Neuadd Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, ger y Drenewydd/ Newtown15.10.22 Bishop’s Castle/T...

Mid Wales Opera’s fifth SmallStages tour kicks off our Fairy Tale season with Catalan composer Montsalvatge’s beautifully crafted one-act version of the familiar tale of ‘Puss in Boots’, El Gato con botas.

Premiered in Barcelona in 1948, and rarely performed, this age-old children’s story tells of the wealth-seeking, match-making cat who, in return for a hat, a sword and a pair of boots, secures for his young master (a lowly miller) a kingdom and a royal marriage to a princess, tricking a slow-witted ogre out of his castle along the way. 

From its opening Montsalvatge’s music is energetic, tuneful and full of catchy rhythms, lush melodies and feline musical effects! This new MWO production is perfect for family audiences, and a great way to introduce youngsters to opera. MWO’s production features 5 singers and 5 musicians, singing in English with a new chamber arrangement by Jonathan Lyness. The second half will feature a cabaret-style collection of popular and entertaining musical items featuring all singers and musicians.

Puss in boots by Montsalvatge, From (2022/2022), Directed by Richard Studer,, Conductor Jonathan Lyness, Gregynog Hall, Tregynon, United Kingdom

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