PREVIEW: Yllana – The Opera Locos, Peacock Theatre

It has been announced that Yllana’s The Opera Locos will perform at The Peacock Theatre from the 24th to the 28th February.

The greatest hits of opera in one night. This is a show for everybody – from opera buffs to those who don’t know their Aida’s from their arias.

World class singers combine physical comedy, opera classics and pop hits, from Whitney Houston to Mika and Sinatra to Elton John. Experience all the comedy, tragedy and melodrama of opera with this outstanding Spanish company.

A spectacular love story filled with colourful characters: Alfredo, a worn-out tenor with a glorious past; Enrique, the baritone precise in his macho swagger; Franelli, a quirky, pop-loving counter-tenor; Maria, a dreamy and naive soprano; and Carmen, a wild mezzo soprano.

Offering an accessible approach to opera Yllana’s show has visited 16 countries, winning Spain’s prestigious Max Award for Best Musical Show, and continues to bring opera to new audiences while maintaining high-level technique.

The cast includes acclaimed singers Enrique Sánchez-Ramos, Jesús Álvarez, María Rey-Joly, Mayca Teba, and Michaël Koné.

Musical direction is led by Marc Alvarez and Manuel Coves, with co-direction by Joseph O’Curneen and David Ottone. The production’s visual world is crafted by Tatiana de Sarabia for costumes and set and Pedro Pablo Melendo for lighting.