THE POISONED KISS

By Ralph Vaughan Williams

Leeds Youth Opera presents a rarely heard gem of operatic repertoire: An all-powerful, all-conquering universal theme of Love takes centre stage alongside the magician Dipsacus' plot for revenge. When his daughter Tormentilla, brought up on a diet of poisons, falls in love with Amaryllus, Dipsacus is sure that their first kiss will spell death for her lover. But Love conquers all, and even a mighty magician is powerless before its force.

This witty, lyrical 'romantic extravaganza' in three acts with spoken dialogue promises a delightful evening at the theatre.

8 - 11 February 2012

Carriageworks, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD