About Our Show
Louise:
Natalie Solbreux
You will discover Natalie Solbreux, who makes her very first appearance in this role.
Le Doge:
Jean-Pierre Demarke
Jean-Pierre Demarke recently won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in the film Iris.
https://www.krakenfilmfest.com/spring-2025-winners.
A Half-Film, Half-Live Show
It is a live show with a film projected on a giant screen: Farinelli appears both on stage and in the film. The music sung by Farinelli on stage is integrated into the story.
Other actors and extras take part in the story through the film projected on the giant screen, interacting with the stage. The film on the giant screen serves as the set.
At our premiere on December 9th, the show will be performed in French.
MAIN CAST
Farinelli : Dennis Orellana
Originally from Honduras, Dennis Orellana lives in Madrid… well, when he’s not on a plane or performing on stages around the world.
Dennis Orellana is an international opera singer with a meteoric career.
Accustomed to singing in the classical repertoire, he agreed to embark on this new adventure and portray a modern-day Farinelli.
The icing on the cake: close your eyes while listening to Dennis Orellana, and you might think a woman is singing! He is what is called a sopranist: a sopranist sings like a female soprano, hence the term sopranist for men.
This is why Dennis Orellana was perfect for the role of Farinelli, who himself knew how to reach the impossible heights of notes in his time.
And as if by fate, just two weeks before donning his costume for the filming of our show, Dennis Orellana won the International Farinelli Prize, competing against other renowned international singers…
For more information on Dennis Orellana and his agent: www.parnassus.at
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The Messenger of the 18th Century: Beatriz Drummond
A virtuoso violinist, Beatriz Drummond is also experienced in musical theatre.
BEHIND THE SCENES
A multitude of partners are involved in the project, including:
Camera (for the film part): Marc Ridley
Known for his work with RTBF, hidden camera shows with François Damiens, films, and music videos…
Marc Ridley is a multi-talented creative — and the undisputed master of lighting.
Post-production: Dame Blanche, Studio 104, Caromotion, Franck Heymans
... and Dennis Orellana himself!
Sound Manager: François de Moffarts
Lighting Manager: Alain Verbecke
Screenplay, Film Direction, and Stage Direction: Sophie Maldague
With the support of Tax Shelter
Our special thanks to Bel Arts Fund