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In the Belly of the Beast
About
A co-production from Hera, Mahogany Opera and Dunedin Consort
Three cantatas by Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729)
With a new English libretto by Toria Banks
Directed by Jennifer Fletcher
Carolyn Sampson soprano
Mariana Rodrigues soprano
Dunedin Consort
A brand new show featuring 300-year-old music, 'In the Belly of the Beast' combines the beauty and intimacy of the baroque cantata, with bold theatrical storytelling. Starring Carolyn Sampson and featuring musicians from leading baroque specialists Dunedin Consort, it retells three powerful myths about how we all survive the unfairness of life.
From Adam in the Garden of Eden, to Jonah at sea, to Jephthah returning from battle, three men make deals with God that don't turn out well.
Together, their stories, and the healing power of music, help us make sense of a world seemingly governed by arbitrary, unreasonable power.
★★★★★ "A revelation...a pulsing, vibrant slice of music drama." The Times
"Quite unlike anything I've seen before. Catch it if you can." The Arts Desk
Praise for Out of Her Mouth, from the same team in 2023
With English captioning
"A revelation...a pulsing, vibrant slice of music drama"
The Times
"Quite unlike anything I've seen before. Catch it if you can"
The Arts Deak
Opening Times
| Season (4 July 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 19:00 | - 21:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Rosehill is located one mile north of Whitehaven. From the main A595 take the turning at the brown and white tourist sign marked Rosehill Theatre and head up the hill. The theatre and adjacent barn are about half a mile on the left hand side and are clearly signposted. Ample free car and coach parking available.
Sat Nav: CA28 6SE
Public Transport Directions
Nearest train station: Parton station, The Square, Parton, Cumbria, CA28 6PA (1mile from theatre)
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