Laïka, le chien de l'espace

Laïka, le chien de l'espace

April 25 to July 24, 2020

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Laïka was the first living creature to go into space. The Soviet space programme had chosen this three years old stray dog, found wandering the streets of Moscow, to embark on board the Spoutnik 2 on 3rd November 1957 in Baïkonour. Laïka survived the take-off and orbiting phases, but died within a few hours. The event rallied animal rights activists around the globe.

6 years and older

This opera for young audiences, created in 2013 in London is on a European tour. Science, music, animated films, archive images and interactive contents commingle in this educational and dreamlike show.

Libretto by Tim Yealland translated into French by Julien Chavaz

Musical direction Stéphanie Gurga
Stage direction Anne Schwaller
Stage assistant Emmanuelle Ricci
Scenography Valère Girardin
Costumes Cécile Revaz
Video Les Frères Guillaume
Lights Eloi Gianini

Yelana Lorène Paternò
Valentina Marie Cubaynes
Mikhail Alfred Bironien
Korolev Vincent Casagrande
Actor-puppeteer Yves Adam

Ensemble Instrumental
Basson Michele Danzi
Clarinette Valentina Rebaudo
Violoncelle Anna Minten
Percussion Annick Richard

Coproduction - Nouvel Opéra Fribourg, Compagnie Pièces Jointes, Équilibre–Nuithonie

Public representations: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 3pm
Schools representations: Monday 27th April 10am

1h - Salle Favart
25€ / 12€ (under 18), 6€ school groups
Show sang in french, with french and english subtitles

Audio description (EN)

Some operas are available in audio description. "Image whisperers” are also available on demand.
More info on this page

People with reduced mobility

16 seats are dedicated to people with reduced mobility, on reservation at the box office or by phone. Access to the lift is located 5 rue Favart
+33 1 70 23 01 44 | accessibilite@opera-comique.com

Relax sessions

Relax sessions offer a inclusive caring environment for people whose disability (autism, multiple disabilities, mental or psychic disability, Alzheimer…) may give rise to atypical and unpredictable behaviour during the show.

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