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Monkey Journey to the West Tickets

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When
23 July 2008 -
26 July 2008

2.30pm, 4pm, 7.30pm and 8pm

Where
Royal Opera House

Nearest Tube
Covent Garden

Cost
£10.00 - £75.00

Age Restrictions
n/a

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Those of you looking for something a little different from your opera might like to pick up Monkey Journey to the West tickets, the new opera at the Royal Opera House. With music composed by Damon Albarn, design and animation from Jamie Hewlett and an original idea, direction and writing from Chen Shi-Zheng, Monkey Journey to the West tickets look set to be incredibly popular this summer.

Monkey Journey to the West tickets will enable London opera fans to see something deliciously different, with circus acrobats, martial artists and animation complementing the opera singers and musical instruments. It offers something slightly different to your normal opera so if you want a contemporary show from some stellar talents, pick up your Monkey Journey to the West tickets and head to the Royal Opera House.

Some of those picking up Monkey Journey to the West tickets might already be aware of some of the creative talent behind the new opera. The music is composed by Blur and Britpop legend Damon Albarn, and he’s brought his collaborator from The Gorillaz, animator Jamie Hewlett along to design the show. The show itself was conceived, written and is directed by acclaimed theatre and opera director Chen Shi-Zheng, so there’s real talent throughout.

The story of Monkey Journey to the West tells the tale of Monkey, the headstrong hero of the opera who must redeem himself after crossing the powerful Buddha. Monkey travels to India with a holy monk in an attempt to bring the Holy Scriptures back to China in what turns out to be a captivating journey of spiritual enlightenment.

After considerable success in its first showing at the Manchester International Festival, Monkey Journey to the West's transfer to the Royal Opera House looks set to be just as popular.

Monkey Journey to the West runs at the Royal Opera House from 23rd – 26th July 2008. Monkey Journey to the West Tickets cost from £10.00 - £75.00. To purchase tickets please click the Buy Tickets button or call 0870 4000 601.

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