Robin Hood: Rooted in Harmony With Nature
Pacific Opera Victoria’s Youth Summer Performance Program presents Robin Hood, a fully staged, spirited 55-minute opera by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke.Featuring talented, local performers ages 8–18, alongside professional artists, this lively retelling of the classic legend is filled with adventure, humour, music, and heart: a fun and memorable experience for audiences of all ages.
In a land savaged by the corrupt Sheriff of Notthingham, Robin Hood flees to Sherwood Forest and vows to defend its ancient trees, wildlife, and the people who rely on them. With a band of common folk, he builds a community rooted in harmony with nature—much to the outrage of the Sheriff and his hapless deputies. Yet Robin, a reluctant hero, struggles with the weight of leadership: can he protect the forest without becoming what he opposes?
In addition to the Robin Hood performances, audiences can also enjoy Trees: Celebrating Gaia, a unique, 3-dimensional fine art installation (in the lower lobby area), featuring the premiere of more than 30 black & white and colour images by award-winning Victoria, BC photographers Blair Ketcheson and Frances Litman. There will also be presentation tables celebrating trees and ecological diversity by the free community event and resource hub Creatively United for the Planet, in partnership with Climate and the Arts, and the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT).
Presented as part of the Celebrating Gaia Series with thanks to the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund c/o the Victoria Foundation.