A new opera for children
The Vanishing Forest is a new opera for children aged 7-11, made by by English Touring Opera. Inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, it is a brand new story - about 3 siblings, our relationship with the natural world…and of course magic!
The Vanishing Forest is the third and final installment in English Touring Opera’s climate change trilogy, preceded by The Wish Gatherer (Best Opera at YAMAwards 2024) and The Great Stink.
2025 Tour Dates
The Vanishing Forest
Michael Betteridge - Composer
Jonathan Ainscough - Librettist
Victoria Briggs - Director
Rachel Baynton - Set & Costume Designer
Jimmy Grimes - Puppets
Peter Harrison - Lighting Designer
Amy J Payne - Assistant Director
Paul Barnes - Stage Manager
Jack Ridley - Rehearsal Musical Director
Alys Meririd Roberts - Puck (Soprano)
Stephanie Jennifer Poropat - Puck (Soprano)
Emily Hodkinson - Cassie (Mezzo-Soprano)
Judith Le Breuilly - Cassie (Mezzo-Soprano)
Daniel Grey Bell - Mylas (Tenor)
Harry Grigg - Mylas (Tenor)
Samuel Pantcheff - Theo (Baritone)
John Ieuan Jones - Theo (Baritone)