Of Mice & Men - Manitoba Opera

A Manitoba Opera Premiere of a Literary Classic

A faithful retelling of one of America’s most celebrated works of literature by one of America’s most celebrated composers.

Synopsis

In 1930’s California two ranch workers – George and Lennie – travel the countryside from job to job, but hold fast to the dream of one day owning a piece of land. However, when fate forces this unlikely pair down a different path, they must say goodbye to their dream. A heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

Music

Carlisle Floyd

Libretto

Carlisle Floyd, based on the novella and play by John Steinbeck

Sung in English with projected titles.

Running time is approximately 2 hours.

Our Land Acknowledgement:

Manitoba Opera is located upon, and operates within, Treaty #1 territory, the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples’ traditional lands and waters and the Red River Métis Nation homelands.

As water nourishes the land and all it gives us, we also acknowledge that the source of the City of Winnipeg’s water is from Shoal Lake, the home and shared territory of Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent Nation and Shoal Lake 40 First Nation.

In view of such understandings and acknowledgments, Manitoba Opera remains committed to working in partnership with the Indigenous peoples in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and collaboration.

Room 1060, 555 Main Street, Wpg. R3B 1C3
(Lower Level, Centennial Concert Hall)
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