Theatre

Zombie Opera

Zombie Opera

Dark comedy in a prologue and two parts

Story, libretto and music by Andrea Battistono

1hr 30min

 

Commissioned by Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Liège (Season 2026-2027)

World premiere: 21 November 2026

 

Original version in Italian

French adaptation by Veronique Tollet

 

Orchestra:

2(2nd also Piccolo).2(2nd also E.Horn).2(2nd also Bass Cl.).2(2nd also Ctbs)  2.2.1.1  timp.2 percussions*.hp.kbd.strings

*Drum set (1 player): Snare drum, Suspended Tambourine, Pedal Bass Drum, Pedal Hi-Hat, Splash Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, China Cymbal, Triangle, Cow Bell, 2 Bongo Drums, 3 Tom-tom (High-Medium-Low), 2 Woodblocks (High-Low), Vibraslap

Percussions (1 player): Tam-Tam, Bass Drum, Hand Cymbals, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Maracas, Sleigh Bells, Mark Tree, Medium Size Tin, Triangle, Whip, Gong with Superball

Backstage:  Snare drum, Mechanical Siren, Bass Drum (to be played by Drum Set and Percussion’s players)

Personaggi

Jamal, yung clerk of the Minimarket               tenor

Mary, young clerk of the Minimarket              soprano 

Major Jones, army officer                                baritone

Willy, petty thief                                                tenor

Mr. Gray                                                             bass

Mrs. Gray                                                           mezzosoprano

Betty Gray, their little daughter                       treble

Mrs.Penninbroke, old client                             mezzosoprano 

 

Clients of the Minimarket,  then                      Chorus SATB

Soldiers               (backstage)

Zombies              (backstage)

 

Supers:  Clients of the Minimarket, then zombies