La Traviata (Verdi), 2006

The November 2006 production was Verdi's La Traviata - in English, uncut, at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Reviews included:

“This production is evidence that, in its 16th year, HGO has established itself as a major cultural asset of north London, a showcase of the musical riches that we have in our community.” Camden New Journal (full review)

“Another magnificent performance by my top opera company who just go on getting better and better” – NODA

Poster.

Tickets: £16 (concessions £14); all seats unreserved.
Time: 7.30 pm on Thursday 2 November, Friday 3 November, Saturday 4 November, Thursday 9 November, Friday 10 November, Saturday 11 November 2006; matinees 4 pm Sunday 5 November and Sunday 12 November 2006.

Cast

Chorus: Olga Cannon-Brookes, Gabriella Galgani, Nigel Gee, Marion Hayter, Matthew Holt, Liz Hunt, Antonia Leach, Rosie Middleton, Catherine Minns, Jill Noakes and Sumiko Okada.

Principals:

	Thursday 2	Friday 3	Saturday 4	Sunday 5 matinee	Thursday 9^*	Friday 10^*	Saturday 11	Sunday 12 matinee
Violetta	Helen Julie Johnson	Kay Sparkes	Helen Julie Johnson	Kay Sparkes	Kay Sparkes	Helen Julie Johnson	Kay Sparkes	Helen Julie Johnson
Alfredo	Matt Connolly	Dan Luxon	Matt Connolly	Dan Luxon	Dan Luxon	Matt Connolly	Dan Luxon	Matt Connolly
Germont	David Rose	Graham Lawder Stone	David Rose	Graham Lawder Stone	Graham Lawder Stone	Graham Lawder Stone	David Rose	David Rose
Flora	Ingeborg Boerch	Natasha Dobie	Ingeborg Boerch	Natasha Dobie	Natasha Dobie	Ingeborg Boerch	Natasha Dobie	Ingeborg Boerch
Annina	Rebecca Goulden	Kuan Hon	Rebecca Goulden	Kuan Hon	Kuan Hon	Rebecca Goulden	Kuan Hon	Rebecca Goulden
Gastone	Jake White	Matt Kimble	Jake White	Matt Kimble	Matt Kimble	Jake White	Matt Kimble	Jake White
Baron Douphol	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave	Martin Musgrave
Marquis d'Obigny	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque	Colin Jaque
Doctor Grenvil	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor	Giles Naylor
Giuseppe	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver	Patrick Oliver
Commissionario	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives
Domestico	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives	Paul Ives

^*Performances on Thursday 9 November and Friday 10 November conducted by Robin Newton.

Production Team

Producer and director: Racky Plews
Conductor and music director: Michael Newton
Music director designate: Robin Newton (conducting the 9 and 10 November performances)
Assistant music director: Alastair Macgeorge
Set design: Belle Mundi
Costumes: Stewart Charlesworth
Stage Manager: Louisa Davis
Orchestra: The Dionysus Ensemble.