COMMISSIONED BY THE STABLES FOR IF: MILTON KEYNES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. A GRAEAE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA AND CURVE THEATRE.

The Paradis Files

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An extraordinary blind musician.
A family hell-bent on a cure.

In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress.

Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her – whatever it takes.

In this newly commissioned chamber opera with music performed by members of the BBC Concert Orchestra, Graeae brings this extraordinary woman out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history.

Running time: 70 minutes (no interval)

Trigger warnings: The Paradis Files contains references to some distressing topics, including physical violence, sexual abuse, baby loss, bereavement, ableism and graphic depictions of eighteenth century ‘cures’ for blindness, including the compression of the optic nerve, bleeding with pins and electric shock.

Tickets

£24 – £10

DISCOUNTS*
£15 Under 16s
£15 16-26 yrs and/or Students (with a free 16-26 & Student Membership), and Curve Connect
£4 off for Groups 10+
241 tickets for
Friends, Supporters and Business Friends on Fri 8 Apr
15% off for Members

ACCESS PERFORMANCES
All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Composer Errollyn Wallen CBE
Director Jenny Sealey
Librettist Nicola Werenowska
Co-Librettist and Original Idea Selina Mills
Musical Director and Conductor Andrea Brown

All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description.
Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre.
Supported by Arts Council England, The Vision Foundation Fidelity UK Foundation and The Cockayne Foundation.

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Cast & Creative

Maureen Brathwaite

Hilde, The Baroness von Paradis

Omar Ebrahim

Joseph, The Baron von Paradis / A Doctor / Baritone Gossip

Andee-Louise Hypolite

A Doctor / Alto Gossip

Bethan Langford

Maria Theresia von Paradis

Ella Taylor

Gerda, The Maid / Soprano Gossip

Ben Thapa

Salieri / A Doctor / Tenor Gossip