Catch a Sea Star
An opera for babies and toddlers
Deep under the sea lies a colourful kingdom full of beautiful music and mysterious creatures. But the king has lost his sea-star, and his ocean garden is sad and dull. Can Lyra and her playful dog find the missing star, and restore the sparkle to the underwater world?
With live music by JS Bach, this interactive multi-sensory opera offers babies and toddlers a chance to explore a fantasy world of music and playful possibilities. For children aged 0 - 2.5 years.
Chiara Vinci - soprano
Ian Beadle - baritone
Joanna Lawrence - violin
Naomi Burrell - violin
Holly Harman - violin (cover)
Sam Glazer - violoncello
Freya Wynn-Jones - stage direction
Zoe Palmer - libretto
Sam Glazer - musical direction, arrangement
Sophia Lovell-Smith - stage design
Sally Lampitt - producer
Amber Styles - tour manager
Catch a Sea Star was originally commissioned by Spitalfields Music in 2016, as part of the award-winning Musical Rumpus series. In 2024, a new production by Seaglass Arts toured to Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg) and Luxembourg Philharmonie. In 2025 the production will tour community venues in East Sussex with support from Arts Council England and London at the Royal Opera House.
THURSDAY
15 MAY
11am (45 mins)
Newhaven Library
38 High St
Newhaven, BN9 9PD
FREE
Drop in - no booking required
MONDAY
19 MAY
10.30am (45 mins)
Eastbourne Library
Grove Rd
Eastbourne, BN21 4TL
FREE
Drop in - no booking required
MONDAY
19 MAY
2pm (45 mins)
Seaford Library
15-17 Sutton Park Rd
Seaford, BN25 1QX
FREE
Drop in - no booking required
TUESDAY
20 MAY
10.30am (45 mins)
Christchurch
Silchester Rd
St Leonards on Sea, TN37 6GL
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JUNE
3-7
Clore Studio
Royal Opera House
London, WC2E 9DD
SOLD OUT
