Trouble In Tahiti


Music and Libretto: Leonard Bernstein
Chamber Arrangement by Bernard Yannotta 

Bernstein's one act opera is an exquisite dissection of the great American Dream, through the eyes of Sam and Dinah in their 1950's Pastel house and white picket fence marriage. A Jazz 'scat' trio provides a running commentary as the couple avoid the realities of their relationship. For Sam it's gym buddies and work, for Dinah trips to her therapist and the glorious technicolor escapism of Hollywood - can their 'dream marriage' survive?

Performed in Yannotta’s chamber arrangement for seven musicians, with a cast of five led by MWO’s Music Director from the piano, the opera forms the first half of the evening, with a second half celebration of American opera and musical theatre, on the theme of The American Dream, featuring all the performers.

BSL interpreted show 
BSL interpretation by Julie Doyle. Julie will be positioned on the left of the stage (when looking at the stage from the audience).

Music Director: Jonathan Lyness 
Director/Designer: Richard Studer 

Singers: 
Dinah: Samantha Price 
Sam: Samuel Pantcheff 
Trio #1: Kirsty McLean 
Trio #2: Sam Marston 
Trio #3: John Ieuan Jones 

Instrumentalists: 
Flute / Piccolo / Alto Flute: Nicola Woodward
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet: Chris Goodman 
Trumpet: Sian Davis Trombone: Peter Richards 
Double Bass: Dave Ayre 
Timpani / Percussion: James Harrison 
Piano: Jonathan Lyness


Tickets: £18.50 Full Price | £5.50 Under 21 Students.

Quick Info

  • Company: Mid Wales Opera
  • Category: Drama
  • Theatre: Ffwrnes Llanelli

Quick Info

  • Company: Mid Wales Opera
  • Category: Drama
  • Theatre: Ffwrnes Llanelli