Janáček: The Cunning Little Vixen

OverviewCast & CreativesProgramme Leo? Jan??ek The Cunning Little Vixen Reduced Orchestration by Jonathan Lyness? Libretto by Leo? Jan??ek?based on the novella ?Li?ka Bystrou?ka? by Rudolf T?snohl?dek English Translation by Sir David Poutney About When a curious fox cub is captured by a Forester in the woods, their unlikely encounter unfolds into a tale of nature, humanity, and the cycle of life. Inspired by a Czech newspaper comic strip, the fantastical tale of The Cunning Little Vixen follows the spirited Vixen Sharp-Ears through her life?s journey. Transcending the boundaries of the human and animal realms, the story illuminates our delicate relationship with nature and the passage of time. The Vixen endures a youth of cruel confinement at the hands of the Forester and his family. Following an attempt, in vain, to incite a rebellion among the other farmyard animals, she eventually finds the courage to escape captivity. In the wild, she meets a charming male fox and, following an unexpected turn of fate, the two quickly marry. At last, the Vixen is able to live a free life in the world she was born to roam. But, with the Forester still haunted by her memory, this freedom comes at a final heavy cost for our spirited heroine? Jan??ek?s evocative score weaves in folk tunes of his native Moravia with lush orchestral writing, gloriously embodying the playful wildness of the animal world against the majestic backdrop of the forest. Written at the end of his career, The Cunning Little Vixen is a reflection of Jan??ek?s own life and impending death, exploring the natural cycle of life and the eternal rhythms of the natural word. Join us as we raise the curtain on this vibrant, colourful, yet deeply moving tale. Red cast performances Sun 22 Mar and Thu 26 Mar 2026. Blue cast performances Tue 24 Mar and Sat 28 Mar 2026. Tickets Full Price ?30.50, ?26 Student/Under 26 ?17.50, ?15 Promoted by RNCM. This event will include an interval and will end at approximately 5.30pm (matinees) and 10pm (evenings). Cast & CreativesCreatives Martin Pickard conductor Harry Fehr director Nicky Shaw designer Mark Jonathan Lighting Designer? Red Cast Sun 22 Mar and Thu 26 Mar 2026 Charlie Barker Forester Clementine Thompson Vixen Esther Shea Fox Jay Broadhurst Schoolmaster Christian Loizou Priest Jem Gray Forester?s Wife Khaled Issa Hara?ta Benjamin Finnie Badger Sam Rose Mr P?sek * Morgan Rosati Mrs P?sek * Ruth Harley Frant?k * Sophia Parker Pep?k * Gabriel Jones Mosquito * Ellena Hicks Owl * Oscar Bowen-Hill Rooster * Bonnie Staude Chocholka * Sarah Rappoport Lap?k * Merel-Magali Cox Woodpecker * Blue cast Tue 24 Mar and Sat 28 Mar 2026 David Bicarregui Forester Hannah Andrusier Vixen Ellie Forrester Fox Rafael Rojas Schoolmaster George Elson Priest Claire Runcie Forester?s Wife Edward Wenborn Hara?ta Alex Peart Badger * Appears in both Red Cast and Blue Cast Book Now Sunday 22 March 2026, 3.00pm ? Tickets from ?15.00