TMA Award & Golden Mask nomination

Christopher Alden’s production of Norma for Opera North, with sets designed by Charles Edwards, has won  the prestigious TMA Award for Achievement in Opera at the Theatre Awards UK 2012.

Richard Mantle, Opera North’s general director, said: ‘Opera North is delighted that Christopher Alden’s vivid and intense production of Norma has received this award and we would like to thank the cast and creative team, whose wonderful artistry and musicianship found ample rewards in Bellini’s exquisite score.’

We have also just heard that another production directed by Christopher Alden and with sets by Charles Edwards – A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre, Moscow – has been nominated for a Golden Mask award for best opera production.

Congratulations to all involved with both productions!