Opera designers work closely with the director right from the get go and in most instances are responsible for both costume and set design. Michael Mitchell’s work has been showcased throughout South Africa and internationally at Wales Millennium Centre, the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv, Lyric Theatre in Brisbane, Ravenna Festival in Italy, the Dubai Opera House and at the Hong Kong Festival.
Enjoy an evening of activities which include:
18:00 + 19:00 20min Stage and Costume talk by acclaimed designer Michael Mitchell
Guest will have the chance to listen to some singing by CTO Young Artist Programme member Lunga Eric Hallam as well as see final touches being made to costumes and props of the upcoming opera I Capuleti e i Montecchi, which is onstage in the Opera house at Artscape 15. 17. 18 May.
A selection of costumes and models of opera sets will be on display too.