The young director Harry Fehr makes his directing debut with Scottish Opera in this enchanting production set during the Regency period, with all the style and elegance of Jane Austen's world. Rossini's Cinderella is a showcase for beautiful music and exquisite singing, emerging from one of the most popular fairy tales ever written.

Director Harry Fehr says, "Scottish Opera nurtured me in my early career as an assistant director and I'm delighted to be making my debut with a national company back in Scotland. I've been fortunate to be teamed with a cast of dynamic young singers who have taken this journey into the world of Rossini's 'dramma giocoso' (funny drama) with me."

Nicholas Ransley sings the role of the prince, Don Ramiro, and Caryl Hughes makes her debut with Scottish Opera as the Cinderella figure, Angelina.

Scottish Opera's General Director Alex Reedijk says, "I am delighted that we will back on the road in Spring with this nine-date tour of Rossini's Cinderella. Harry Fehr and his team of young and talented singers have taken a classical approach to this delightful opera which I am sure will please audiences across Scotland. This reach of this tour from Tainr to Dumfries shows just how seriously the Company takes its responsibility as the national opera company of Scotland.

CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM

Don Ramiro Nicholas Ransley
Dandini Julian Hubbard
Don Magnifico Dean Robinson
Clorinda Amanda Forbes
Tisbe Katherine Allen
Angelina Caryl Hughes
Alidoro Marc Labonnette
Conductor Oliver Rundell
Director Harry Fehr
Designer Tom Rogers
Movement Director Kally Lloyd- Jones
Lighting Designer Johanna Town

PERFORMANCE DIARY

Tuesday 1 April 2008; Motherwell Concert Hall;

Thursday 3 April 2008; Falkirk Town Hall;

Tuesday 8 April 2008; Webster Theatre, Arbroath;

Saturday 12 April 2008; Elgin Town Hall;

Monday 14 April 2008; Duthac Centre, Tain;

Wednesday 16 April 2008; Corran Halls, Oban;

Tuesday 22 April 2008; Tait Hall, Kelso; Tickets:

Thursday 24 April 2008; Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries;

Saturday 26 April 2008; Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline; -- www.scottishopera.org.uk