Over the Moon
by Over the Moonchildren-and-family, music-and-opera
A first opera for little people and their grown ups
about the production
Over the Moon weaves together gentle classical music with familiar nursery rhymes and games in an interactive musical adventure for babies. Join us for musical tickling, stretching, chomping and stamping, as we journey together through the day: waking, eating, playing and sleeping. With music by Debussy, Ravel, Humperdink and Monteverdi alongside folk songs, nursery rhymes and music composed by the company. The show lasts 40 minutes and includes a chance to get comfy beforehand and play together at the end.
about the artist
Over the Moon was originally commissioned for Celebrate Voice Festival and is created and performed by Sarah Forbes (Soprano), Catherine Carter (Mezzo) and Jenny Gould (Piano). Sarah and Catherine worked together on Katherine Morley's celebrated '16 Singers' which blended movement and voice in a unique performance for an audience of babies and adults. Catherine is also a founding member of TROUPE with whom she created musical family shows performed at Spitalfields Music Festival and Wigmore Hall. Jenny is a composer and singer/songwriter who has composed music for numerous pieces of children’s theatre including the Young Shakespeare Company.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 6 metres
Flat floor, power supply for keyboard, basic lighting rig desirable but not essential.
0-2 years
'My baby was mesmerised by the beautiful singing and magical colours.'
'My twin boys were captivated, they really never sit that still. For me it was so uplifting to hear beautiful operatic song in an environment where the boys were welcome and comfortable. A wonderful treat for us all.'
'Sublime singing which will stay with the children.'
Performance entirely accessible for any additional need.
£500 for 1 show in a day, £600 for 2 shows, £700 for 3 shows.
