The Bremen Town Musicians

FREE!
Dates:
Friday, March 6 (7:30PM)
Saturday, March 7 (2:00PM)
Sunday, March 8 (2:00PM)
Location: Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall (1955 McLean Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3J7)

Join Vancouver Opera for a joyful, family-friendly opera adventure presented by the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program.

Based on the beloved Grimm fairy tale, The Bremen Town Musicians follows four unlikely friends — a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster — who set off to build a new life filled with music, friendship, and belonging.

Composed by award-winning Canadian composer Dean Burry, this vibrant 45-minute opera is specially crafted for young audiences while delighting viewers of all ages. With playful theatricality, humour, and heart, it’s a perfect introduction to opera — whether it’s your child’s first experience or your own.

This intimate production showcases emerging professional artists at the beginning of their careers and highlights Vancouver Opera’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent.

CAST
Donkey – Mihnea Nitu
Dog – Marianne Bertrand
Cat – Julia LoRusso
Rooster – Lyndon Ladeur
Robber (and others) – Henry Chen
Pianist – Derek Stanyer

CREATIVE TEAM
Music Director – Derek Stanyer
Stage Director – Tayte Mitchell
Production Designer – Stephen Field Elgar
Lighting Designer – Nicole Lamb
Fight Director – Nicholas Harrison
Stage Manager + Fight Captain – Emma Hammond
Apprentice Stage Manager – Kady Yeung

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
Program Director – Leslie Dala
Principal Coach – Tina Chang

About VOICES: VOICES is a free concert series that showcases the power of the human voice, supported by TD. This unique event offers an intimate and immersive opera experience, right where Vancouver Opera prepares all its productions.

Tickets for The Bremen Town Musicians on March 6, 7, and 8 as part of our Voices Free Concert series are now sold out and waitlist only.