Furtive Figaro

Furtive Figaro Episode 6: Mascots & Munchies. Apologies for the long absence! Seem to have spent most of this job trying to stay well… Enjoy!

Not so Furtive, but here’s the official trailer for Fiona Shaw’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’!

Episode 5: Putting on the Sitz! Ahead of the start of stage rehearsals, Kate Valentine investigates the all important ‘Sitzprobe’, and what it means to the conductor, company and singers.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/features/figaro-a-marriage-made-in-heaven-2365484.html

Last chance folks! Closing date’s tomorrow…

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.256624484379881.60526.118364854872512&type=1

Countess hair, sort of a cross between Miss Jessel and Kate Bush…

Furtive Figaro Episode 4 - Secret Skills

Kate Valentine speaks to Devon Guthrie, playing Susanna in Fiona Shaw’s new production of ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at London’s English National Opera this Autumn. Devon reveals her secret skill that keeps her calm during hectic rehearsals!

Furtive Figaro Episode 4

Kate chats to Devon Guthrie about her passion for Spinning.

From 2:24 onwards…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b014gcl6/Graham_Norton_Dame_Jacqueline_Wilson_and_Fiona_Shaw_books_and_opera/