One Big Stage
One Big Stage brings together the talent and energy of children and young people from across the country, showcasing the next generation of dancers, singers and musicians.
Introduction
This unique evening includes a new work inspired by The Royal Ballet's collaboration with the National Gallery, Metamorphosis: Titian 2012, and a new commission by composer Julian Grant and librettist Stephen Plaice.
News and features
Watch: Learn the singalong finale of Hot House
Join Gareth Malone and Youth Opera Company in a sing-along.
Gareth Malone on Hot House
The choirmaster gives us a preview of his latest in a long line of projects with The Royal Opera House.
Hot House brings Communities and Schools Together
Project will bring over 150 young people from across the country to form a company for this one off show.
Young performers get ready for Hot House this summer
Gareth Malone heads up a team of established artists and new talent at the ROH.
Background
Dancing alongside members of The Royal Ballet, the Chance to Dance Company will perform a new work by choreographer Morgann Runacre-Temple. The work was inspired by The Royal Ballet's collaborative project with the National Gallery, Metamorphosis: Titian 2012.
Hot House, a new commission by composer Julian Grant and librettist Stephen Plaice, delves into the history of the theatre and its creative spirit. Under the artistic direction of a creative team headed by Gareth Malone (from BBC ’s ‘The Choir’ and ‘Military Wives’), the production will be staged and performed by young dancers, musicians and designers.
The show will open with a performance by Youth Music Voices – a choir of some of the UK ’s most talented young vocalists.
Thanks to
Generous philanthropic support from
The Taylor Family Foundation, The Education Syndicate and Paul Hamlyn Education Fund | Chance to Dance: The Annenberg Foundation, CHK Charities Ltd, Liz and Simon Dingemans, Freed of London, Gonzalo and Maria Garcia, Richard J. Gnodde, Marina Hobson MBE, Simon and Tracey Holden, MariaMarina Foundation, Bernard and Genevieve Mensah, The Shauna Gosling Trust, Dame Sue Street DCB, Tufton Charitable Trust | Stage Players: Mr and Mrs Steven Heinz | Royal Opera House Youth Opera Company: Yvonne and Bjarne Rieber
How to support the Royal Opera House
Running time
About 2 hours | Including one interval
Related links
- www.halle.co.uk About One Big Stage collaborator: Hallé Youth Orchestra
- www.youthmusic.org.uk About One Big Stage collaborator: Youth Music
- www.youtube.com Gareth Malone teaches you the finale to Hot House
