Arion is one of ancient Greece’s most celebrated musicians. His songs can charm kings, win competitions and fill theatres with applause. But when his voyage home takes a dangerous turn, he must rely on his courage, his music and the help of an unlikely new friend. Join us for this playful retelling of a classic Greek myth and an unforgettable adventure on the high seas.
Adapted from Stephen Fry’s Mythos, Arion and the Dolphin is a new family opera that combines storytelling with music by George Frideric Handel.
The libretto and direction are by JOHN SAVOURNIN, with Handel’s music adapted and curated by COLLIN SHAY and JOHN SAVOURNIN.
Designed by CAITLIN MAWHINNEY, the production features artists COLLIN SHAY, THEMBA MVULA, RORY CARVER, BETTY MAKHARINSKY, JONATHAN DARBOURNE, CHARLOTTE FAIRBAIRN and HARRY BUCKOKE.