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Synopsis

Ça Ira Ira is an opera about real life events that occurred during the French Revolution between 1789-93 and led to overthrow of King Louis XVI and the establishment of the Republic. King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are victims of the people's revolt and are imprisoned and beheaded. The opera ends with characters looking forward to a future filled with liberty and lack of violence.

Show Information

Music
Roger Waters
Category
Opera
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
3
Genres
Cast Size
small
Licensor
None/royalty-free
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

King Louis XVI

Male

Queen Marie Antoinette

Female

The Troublemaker

Male

The Revolutionary Priest

Male

Ringmaster

Male

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