The Ice Break - Tippett
Synopsis
When a Russian dissident is released after 20 years of imprisonment, he finds his wife in despair, his son estranged and the world outside sinking into racial violence. As events get out of hand, the rivalry between blacks and whites turns into a murderous mob riot. Birmingham Opera’s artistic director Graham Vick takes up the challenging of mounting Tippett’s both visionary and eccentric opera, that has remained unstaged since its premiere in 1977. An unused warehouse is transformed into an airport terminal, through which the audience enters a participatory experience, ushered by the chorus.
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- Graham Vick
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Tippett
- Original Title
- The Ice Break - Tippett
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
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Graham Vick
Michael Tippett
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Graham Vick
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What is The Ice Break - Tippett about?
When a Russian dissident is released after 20 years of imprisonment, he finds his wife in despair, his son estranged and the world outside sinking into racial violence. As events get out of hand, the rivalry between blacks and whites turns into a murderous mob riot. Birmingham Opera’s artistic director Graham Vick takes up the challenging of mounting Tippett’s both visionary and eccentric opera, that has remained unstaged since its premiere in 1977. An unused warehouse is transformed into an airport terminal, through which the audience enters a participatory experience, ushered by the chorus.
Who directed The Ice Break - Tippett?
The Ice Break - Tippett was directed by Graham Vick.
Who stars in The Ice Break - Tippett?
The principal cast of The Ice Break - Tippett includes Andrew Slater, Nadine Benjamin, Ross Ramgobin, Stephanie Corley, Chrystal E Williams.
When was The Ice Break - Tippett released and how long is it?
The Ice Break - Tippett was released in 2020 with a total runtime of Unknown.