Anyone who was able to attend either the Friday or Saturday performances of Ryedale Community Opera's 'Odyssey' would consider themselves very fortunate indeed. Kirkby-based duo of director Em Whitfield Brooks and composer/ musical director Tim Brooks, along with a cast of 70 performers of all ages, abilities and levels of experience and highly talented artistic team, provided a musical spectacle that other performers in this year's Ryedale Festival will find very hard to match. A spectacle let it be remembered that was created in just five days!
Several members of the cast and back stage crew were Kirkby residents, bridging a wide age range and performance experience - it is truly a community endeavour.
On artistic merit alone Em and Tim's grand project should continue to receive the financial support it needs but add the life-changing opportunities it provides for so many... well ... in these times of cuts and efficiency savings this is one project above all that deserves ring-fencing!
Looking forward to the next 11 years - very well done all.
Watch an interview with Em and Tim.
Did you see or take part in Odyssey? Let us know your thoughts via the comments link below.
And find out more about Em Whitfield Brooks by visiting her website.
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