This year’s offering from the Artists’ Studio of the Canadian Children’s Opera Company was Judith Weir’s The Black Spider.  One doesn’t get many opportunities to see a Weir opera, let alone one composed for young performers, so this was very welcome.  That it’s a very funny mash up of several gothic/horror tropes is a definite bonus.  Throw in a lively production with whole hearted and skilful performances and it makes for a great show.

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