Curtain Up!

Name: Curtain Up!
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500652510
Price: 31.99 NZD
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Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House

By Royal Opera House

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Summary

Curtain Up! takes young readers on an enchanting behind-the-scenes journey at the Royal Opera House. With vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative, it introduces children to the magic of opera and ballet, showcasing the hard work and creativity of performers and crew in creating a stunning performance. Ideal for sparking a love for the performing arts, it's a captivating introduction to the world of theatre.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a budding interest in the magical world of opera and theatre. It combines engaging storytelling with enchanting illustrations to introduce young readers to the behind-the-scenes excitement of the Royal Opera House, sparking curiosity and creativity.

A fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal Opera House in London led by Figaro the cat, thirty minutes before curtain up for The Nutcracker ballet.

A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat

Description

A behind-the-scenes tour of the magnificent Royal Opera House in London, thirty minutes before curtain up, led by Figaro the cat.

It's opening night of The Nutcracker, and the performers at the Royal Opera House in London are busy getting ready to step out onto the stage. Meanwhile, Figaro - the opera house's resident cat - is poised to take readers on a behind-the-scenes tour to meet the many people working to make tonight's performance a resounding success.

This backstage tour of the Royal Opera House takes readers from department to department to discover what's involved in putting on a performance such as The Nutcracker. Featuring examples from key works of opera and ballet, highlights of the tour include trying on the Mad Hatter's wig from Alice in Wonderland; practising for a fighting scene from Romeo and Juliet; putting the finishing touches on the Sugar Plum Fairy's tutu; learning to 'play dead'; and creating explosions on stage.

Including an introduction to a classical orchestra, key ballet terms, and basic stage directions, the book encourages readers to explore the many ways they can get involved.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Curtain Up! by the Royal Opera House is widely praised for its enchanting and delightful illustrations by Lauren O’Hara. Reviews highlight the book's ability to capture the magic and behind-the-scenes wonders of the Royal Opera House, making it accessible and entertaining for children. The illustrations are celebrated for bringing the theatre to life and evoking a sense of nostalgia and fascination, inviting readers to explore the hidden world of opera and ballet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500652510

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 40 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lauren O'Hara

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 295.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Royal Opera House

About the Author

Lauren O'Hara lives in Dublin. She is the illustrator of Sophie Dahl's children's book Madame Badobedah, which was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Year and has sold over 12,000 copies in hardback. Lauren has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Award. With her sister Natalia O'Hara as author, she illustrated Hortense and the Shadow and The Bandit Queen.