Emily Hall: New Music Biennial

For:

The Itch-Witch

Commissioned by:

Mahogany Opera Group

Written by composer Emily Hall and author Toby Litt, ‘Itch-Witch is a visual and atmospheric event for children aged 7-11 and forms part of the nationwide project ‘Snappy Operas’ of 10 new mini-operas from British artists created with and performed by children. The piece  tells the story of the Itch-Witch, the Tooth-Fairy’s evil older sister. The Itch-Witch sends her horrible Nits to bite your heads and suck your blood. And the Itch-Witch is so mean she doesn’t pay you a penny! This is the story of how some brave children decide to fight back against the Itch-Witch and her nits with the only weapon they have – combs!.