Mikado
Caitlin Woolrich (Yum-Yum), and Amelia Joycelyn (Peep-Bo), admire the costume worn by Imogen Dixon (Pitti-Sing), when she appeared in the Mikado aged three.

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IMOGEN DOES IT AGAIN!

When Livewire Opera Company were searching to cast the part of Pitti-Sing in their latest production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado”, they found that they already had the ideal person in their midst. Fifteen year old, Imogen Dixon has featured in many of the company’s previous shows including the part of Louisa Von Trapp, in their 2013 production of ‘The Sound of Music’.

This is the second time Livewire have performed ‘The Mikado’, the first time Imogen played the part of a flower girl, aged just three years old. This time, she will be following in the footsteps of her Mother, Rosie who performed as Pitti-Sing back in 2003.

Three Little Maids
The ‘Three Little Maids’ in Livewire Opera Companies summer production of The Mikado, L to R:
Imogen Dixon (Pitti-Sing), Caitlin Woolrich (Yum Yum), and Amelia Joycelyn (Peep Bo).

Imogen will be in good company as she is joined by Caitlin Woolrich and Amelia Joycelyn in the roles of Yum-Yum and Peep-Bo, while Rob Wilkinson takes the part of Nanki-Poo. Musical Director Susan Booth is delighted to have such a young and talented cast in these principal roles.

Livewire Opera Companies summer production of The Mikado
The ‘Three Little Maids’ in Livewire Opera Companies summer production of The Mikado, L to R:
Imogen Dixon (Pitti-Sing), Caitlin Woolrich (Yum-Yum), and Amelia Joycelyn (Peep-Bo).

In an effort to bring local live entertainment to people in Norfolk and Suffolk Livewire will be performing The Mikado in different venues on the following dates. They hope to see you there!

19th and 20th June 2015
Wymondham Central Hall

26th June 2015
Queens Hall Watton

27th June 2015
The Cut Halesworth

10th July 2015
Norwich Playhouse

21st November 2015
Old Buckenham

Tickets are available from 01953 851734, or 01953 851543,

or through our on line box office:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/livewire

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Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado
Members of Livewire Opera Company get in to character in preparation for their upcoming production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, L to R:
Rob Wilkinson (Nanki-Poo), Imogen Dixon (Pitti-Sing), Gerry Dixon (Ko-Ko), Robin Nash (The Mikado of Japan), Caitlin Woolrich (Yum-Yum), Martyn Wigg (Pish-Tish), and Amelia Joycelyn (Peep-Bo).

Notes:

Livewire Opera Company is a friendly group of all ages dedicated to performing local shows and concerts. It was formed in February 2001 by a group of six friends, under the musical directorship of Susan Booth.

In its first year, the Group entered the Norfolk County Music Festival gaining “Highly Commended” in all its classes culminating in the group being presented with the NAAM Plate for the most promising adult performance in the festival at the end of festival concert.

Livewire have always felt that there is a need locally for a group to take music and shows to the ‘people’in a local venue rather than expecting them to travel some distance to see us.

The productions and concerts are as professional as it is possible for an amateur group to make them. It is our belief that operetta such as Savoy Opera are an important part of musical heritage and performance history of this country. Traditionally styled operetta has an important place in the musical education of the young people in our company and also those who come to see our shows. Hence, the preservation of a slice of life that would otherwise be lost. This approach means that we can walk a comfortable path between classical music and education at the same time. We will hopefully reach audiences that would otherwise have their eyes closed to this medium, and engender their curiosity in this art form.

Contact Deborah Gothard (company business manager) for further information.

Tel: 01953 851734 or Tel 01953 851543. email: [email protected]

Livewire Opera Company, Cramwick House, Hardingham Road, Hingham, Norfolk, NR9 4LX

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