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Lesley Garrett CBE, one of the world’s most celebrated classical singers and acclaimed British soprano is announced today as the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at @gohbelfast this Autumn. Garrett’s prestigious and varied international career is spread across many genres including leading roles in opera and musical theatre. This year marks her 45th anniversary in the industry, which will see her step into an iconic role to play opera diva Heidi Schiller in this musical masterpiece about a group of former showgirls of the famous Weismann Follies. Upon returning after thirty years with their partners to their beloved decaying Broadway theatre for one final reunion before demolition, old connections stir and rivalries flare. By the time they all leave their world’s will have shifted: will anything be the same again? The opera legend says of her role in this new production of Follies: “‘I’m so excited to be coming back to Belfast and especially to be making my debut with Northern Ireland Opera at the age of 70! Sondheim’s Follies is a masterpiece and I’m delighted to have been given the once in a lifetime opportunity to perform the iconic role of Heidi Schiller. Come and join me on this fabulous adventure!” Find out all about Follies and the cast announced so far via the linktree in the bio - and book your tickets soon! @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector @jrooneydance @niallmckeeverdesign @gillian.lennox01 @nualacampbell #Follies #HeidiSchiller #StephenSondheim #JamesGoldman #musical #broadway #broadwaymusical #belfast #septembermusicals #whatsoninseptember #citybreak #culturetrip #operasinger #opera #operastar
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