Julian Philips presents his funny, poignant and utterly modern Faustian tale, courtesy of W11 Opera for Young People. The librettist is Simon Christmas.
Who can resist temptation? If your heart's desire were available right now, would you sign away your future? Do good intentions always lead to good outcomes? And how come that weird-looking teacher knows how to summon a demon?
Good Intentions asks questions like these as we follow a group of school children on a journey to hell and back. They're tempted by instant popularity, celebrity status, must-have brands and the desire to fit in and give up their individuality. Will they succumb or will they save their schoolmates?
(A W11 Opera for Young People. Running time: 70 minutes without interval. Suitable for everyone over five years old.)