FREMANTLE PRISON 28-30 November 2024
Freeze Frame Opera is proud to present a thought-provoking new interpretation of Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, Don Giovanni, set at a glamorous film festival in 2017.
Award-winning film producer Giovanni (Brett Peart), with the help of his loyal assistant Leporello (James Pinneri), is preparing for “auditions” in his hotel suite. Arriving at the festival are Anna (Rachelle Durkin), an aspiring actress, her father (Robert Hofmann), and her devoted fiancé Ottavio (Kohsei Gilkes). Also checking in is international movie star Elvira (Hattie Marshall), searching for Giovanni after he reneged on a major contract. Adding to the intrigue are matinee idol Masetto (Sam Claxton) and the glamorous Zerlina (Emma Pettemerides), who are ready to announce their engagement to the waiting media.
The stage is set for high drama, dark humour, and Mozart’s glorious music, all in the haunting setting of Fremantle Prison.
Director Penny Shaw explains: “Despite being written in 1787, the themes at the centre of the opera are still chillingly relevant today. The opera can be seen as a cautionary tale of what happens when we allow men like Don Giovanni to remain in positions of power. We invite you to join us on this captivating journey as we reimagine Don Giovanni for a new generation and explore this timeless story in our current cultural climate.”
- DIRECTOR Penny Shaw
- MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tommaso Pollio
- DESIGNER Rhiannon Walker
- LIGHTING DESIGN Jerry Reinhardt
- PRODUCTION MANAGER Stephen Carr
Awards
- Nominations – PAWA
- Outstanding Performer in a Supporting Role – Harriet Marshall – WINNER
- Outstanding Direction, Movement Direction or Choreography – Penny Shaw
One of Freeze Frame’s gilfts is to serve centre-stage the raw humanity behind the compelling music of the classics, here achieved in heart-rending measure – The West Australian, November 2024.
