Opera Cocktail production
Castradiva
A fictional tale about Pedrolino Il Magnifico, il primo castrato del mondo, with some of the greatest arias written for the castrati.
The show
Six characters. Seven arias. One extraordinary illusion.
Playing men on stage has an enduring fascination for Buddug Verona James. The result is an entertainment which is fun, educative and musically profound, with a special understanding of Baroque music and the arcane art of gesture.
To the accompaniment of baroque violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord, the story moves through love, murder, subterfuge, tragedy and comedy.
“She is a real showstopper.”Andrew Clements, The Guardian