Timely new opera premieres at Cast

A NEW contemporary opera is getting its world premiere at Doncaster’s Cast theatre.

Clocks 1888: the greener – which draws on musical theatre, music hall and Asian classical music – is in the town on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16.

It is a powerful love story that takes place against a visually stunning digitally animated backdrop.

At the heart of the story is the Greener, a brilliantly clever young migrant girl who single-handedly runs the towering clock that controls the East End.

When she is discovered by a gentleman explorer, they are forced to choose between the worlds they know and each other.

The critically acclaimed cast reflect the diversity of the nineteenth century East London setting and includes Patricia Rozario of English National Opera and Keisha Atwell from Memphis The Musical.

Completing the cast are Dicken Gough and Adam Temple-Smith.

Tickets for Clocks 1888: the greener cost £17 or £15 concessions and are available via 01302 303959 or by visiting castindoncaster.com.

Performances begin at 7.30pm on both evenings, and there will be a matinee on the Friday at 1.30pm.