Het Rattenkasteel (opera)
| Het Rattenkasteel | |
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| Comic opera, Avant-garde by Johan De Smet | |
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| Librettist | Arne Sierens |
| Language | Dutch |
| Based on | Het Rattenkasteel, an album from the Belgian comic book series The Adventures of Nero by Marc Sleen |
| Premiere | |
Het Rattenkasteel ("The Rat's Castle") was a 1984 opera adaptation of the comic book album Het Rattenkasteel from The Adventures of Nero series by Marc Sleen.[2] It was directed by Arne Sierens, composed by Johan De Smet[3] and under musical direction of Vincent D'Hondt.[1]
The work was performed by the theatre group "De Sluipende Armoede" and actors such as Marc van Malderen, Guido Naessens, Lieven Deroo, Martien De Craene, and others.[4] The masks and costumes were provided by Erik De Volder. The stage was designed by Bert Vervaet.[1]
History
The idea to adapt an album of
The work was performed in an
Cast
- Nero: Marc Van Malderen
- Detective Van Zwam: Lieven De Roo
- Madame Blanche: Martien De Craene
- Dr. Ratsjenko: Guido Naessens
- Minor roles: Greet Devos, Simon André, Danny Galle, Dirk Opstaele, Ann Bellemans and Brigitte Louveaux.
References in Nero
Marc Sleen referenced the opera in The Adventures of Nero story "Het Achtste Wereldwonder" ("The Eighth Wonder of the World") (1995–1996), where in strip 91 mention is made of a gang who call themselves "De Sluipende Armoede", which was the name of Sierens' theatre company.[7][2]
Sources
- ^ a b c Het Rattenkasteel Retrieved March 25, 2023
- ^ a b "60 Jaar Nero". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "De Smet Johan (1956)". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "OEUVRE". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Arne Sierens (Toneelstof 80) - Belgium is Happening". Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ ""Het Rattenkasteel": kort en goed". August 11, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ^ "Arne Sierens - Theater Stam". Retrieved September 24, 2016.