Flotsam
A new opera for young children
David Wiesner’s magical picture book about the beach and a child who loves discovering things has been adapted and brought to life in words and music. Award-winning composer and writer Kerry Andrew brings to life the sounds of the sea. What sounds do flotsam make?
Pip likes to play alone. In their bedroom, they explore a collection of treasures from the beach—flotsam! What are these objects and creatures? Who are they? What stories might they tell? With the help of an old camera, Pip’s imagination takes hold, conjuring extraordinary underwater creatures – fantastical and beautiful.
Guided by the idea of capturing things in photographs, curiosity and wonder lead Pip to discover a world beyond their own, connecting with other children across time and place and finding the courage to reach out and make friends.
"Flotsam will introduce new audiences to the artform." Bradley Travis, Half Moon Theatre
"Without doubt, operaupclose is a class act." Opera Today
Quotes From Previous Shows
Moving and memorable, serving as a reminder of the importance of respecting children as a worthy audience in their own right
This family-friendly new opera is spell-binding, magical, inventive theatre
Everything about it was wonderful, how the performers engaged with the audience, the beautiful music and opera singing. What an experience
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