A musical theatre performance, inspired by JS Bach's Coffee Cantata, that mixes a frothy layer of comedy with drama to tell the story of Lieschen, a surly, frustrated pianist who's granted her life-long ambition of singing in Paris.
That opportunity, however falls on the very day her daughter is due to have a baby. Now Lieschen must decide - her daughter or her dream?
That opportunity, however falls on the very day her daughter is due to have a baby. Now Lieschen must decide - her daughter or her dream?
Like coffee, Cafe Cantata is, ‘darkly coloured, bitter, slightly acidic and with a stimulating effect on humans.’
Created by Mark Penzak & Andrée Cozens
Directed by Mark Penzak. Performed by Andrée Cozens, Clare Shamier & Kiara Nickson.
Choreography Zoey Schmitt. Live-sound mixing: Scott Sanders
Developed through Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Phee At Home program and supported by Castlemaine State Festival Covid 19 Relief Commission. We like to thank Castlemaine Theatre Company for use of their studio.
Directed by Mark Penzak. Performed by Andrée Cozens, Clare Shamier & Kiara Nickson.
Choreography Zoey Schmitt. Live-sound mixing: Scott Sanders
Developed through Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Phee At Home program and supported by Castlemaine State Festival Covid 19 Relief Commission. We like to thank Castlemaine Theatre Company for use of their studio.