Episode 4
Keyboard Ken collapses, while Opera Sunderland's prima donna, Natasha, tours pubs to drum-up trade. Stars Caz Weller. From July 1997.
Staging opera can be an exhausting and chaotic business.
Keyboard Ken collapses and has to be rushed to hospital while Natasha, Opera Sunderland's prima donna, tours pubs, clubs and local radio stations trying to drum-up an audience.
Comedy drama series written by Fintan Coyle and Tom Miles.
The mishaps and adventures of the acting troupe at Opera Sunderland.
Natasha ....... Caz Weller
James ....... Simon Butteriss
Derek ....... Andrew Branch
Gareth ....... Godfrey James
Dwight ....... Jonathan Kydd
Keyboard Ken ....... Tom Miles
Cilla ....... Carolyn Bonnyman
Singers:
Kathryn Jenkin
Susan Jelley
Henrik Wager
Jochem van Ast
Music by Tom Miles and Georges Bizet
Producer Chris Neill
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in July 1997.
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