Faust: The Devil Went Down to Paisley
Methodist Central Hall, Paisley, 6th and 9th of October 2024, 7.15pm-9.50pm
Faust: The Devil Went Down to Paisley/ adapted from Gounod’s ‘Faust’
Paisley Opera, The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, right2dance, Alistair Digges, conductor, Rosie Lavery, Chorus Master, Thorbjǿrn Gulbrandsǿy, tenor, Catriona Clark, soprano, Nicholas Morris, baritone
Paisley Opera are excited to welcome you down to the Devil's lair to experience Gounod's music drama, telling the story of a man who sells his soul to the devil.
This time last year, Paisley Opera sold out the newly refurbished Paisley Town Hall with a production of The Scottish Play - Verdi's Macbeth, being the first event to take place in the venue.
’Faust: The Devil Went Down to Paisley’ is a grand opera that dives into the tension between temptation and redemption, with lush, dramatic music that brings out the emotional highs of desire, conflict, and fate.
Faust is a man who feels like he has wasted his life because he's never known true love. Luckily for him, the devil, called Mephistopheles, shows up at just the right time to grant him the gifts of love and eternal youth, all for the small price of spending the afterlife in the fiery pits of hell! With the devils help, Faust managed to seduce the beautiful Margarita, but not everything goes to plan...
Paisley Opera's unique spin on the Faust story is set in the town of Paisley in a technology-reliant future, and has tragedy and comedy in equal measures thanks to their Paisley English translation full of local dialect.
We are very fortunate to be joined by an international cast of soloists including Thorbjørn Gulbrandsøy as Faust, Catriona Clark as Margarita and Nicholas Morris as Mephistopheles, as well as the esteemed Orchestra of Scottish Opera and vibrant local dance group right2dance.
Paisley Opera aspires to be a company that the people of Paisley can truly take pride in. Our vision revolves around creating and staging operas in unconventional and unexpected locations, often right amidst the lively streets of the town. By bringing opera closer to the community, we aim to foster a sense of ownership and engagement. We believe that opera has the power to touch hearts, evoke emotions, and transcend boundaries.
Tickets are available through the Renfrewshire Box Office website. We advise you to book on a PC for the clearest view of available stalls and balcony seats or by phone on 0300 300 1210.
https://renfrewshireboxoffice.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658739
Photo Credit: Douglas Taylor @ Sartorial Pictures