MONICA NICOLAIDES
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Acis & Galatea | Ryedale Festival


Director + Movement Director
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Venues: All Saints Church, Helmsley
              St Michael's Church, Malton
              St Mary's Church, Lastingham

Musical Director: Eamonn Dougan


Synopsis: Galatea, a water nymph, falls in love with Acis, a young shepherd who idolises her. The young couple celebrate their love, surrounded by a chorus of magical forest creatures and Damon, Acis' best friend. Polyphemus, who has been pursuing Galatea, is enraged with the couple's happiness and Galatea's constant rejections. Polyphemus kills Acis, who is transformed into a water fountain as a last resort by Galatea.



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