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Cautionary Tales

Costume Design
2025 ~ Opera Collective Ireland ~ Dir: Sarah Baxter

Show Synopsis
Inspired by Hilaire Belloc’s sharply moralistic poems, Cautionary Tales brings to life a miniature world of mischief and moral mayhem following five fast-moving stories. From zoo antics to fire brigades, each tale captures the chaos of childhood through surprising twists and sharp humour – all framed by a sleepover setting where four singers spin tall tales and draw others into their imaginative worlds.

Creative / Production Team
Composer ~ Errollyn Wallen
Text/Librettist ~ Hilaire Belloc & Pia Furtado by arrangement with Peters Edition Limited
Director ~ Sarah Baxter
Conductor ~ Stephen Barlow
Costume Design ~ Jenny Whyte
Set and Lighting Design ~ Zia Bergin-Holly
Cast ~ Leanne Fitzgerald (Mezzo-soprano), Eimeár Harper (Soprano), William Pearson (Tenor), Dylan Rooney (Baritone)
Stage Manager ~ Bianca Baguio
Assistant Stage Manager ~Maeve Smyth
Associate Set Designer ~ Chrysi Chatzivasileiou
Costume Supervisor ~ Niamh Kearney
Costume Assistant ~ Jodie Doyle
Set Assistant ~ Matteo Scaburri
Production Manager ~ Brendan McLoughlin

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