Gianni Schicchi delights the Edinburgh Fringe

By David Smythe, 21 August 2014

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Reviewed at St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh on 20 August 2014

Puccini, Gianni Schicchi

Opera Bohemia

Tom Cooper, Director

Magnus Popplewell, Set Designer

Deborah Rudden, Lauretta

Catriona Clark, Nella

Shuna Scott Sendall, La Ciesca

Cheryl Forbes, Zita

Adam Magee, Gherardo

Andrew Dickinson, Rinuccio

Andrew McTaggart, Gianni Schicchi

Nicholas Cowie, Marco

Christopher Nairne, Betto di Signa

Alan Watt, Maestro Spinelloccio

James Arthur, Simone

Amy Piggot, Gherardino

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.

Seriously high mischief: Gianni Schicchi is an Edinburgh Fringe delight