’Twas the Night Before Christmas - Le Caudan Waterfront

’Twas the Night Before Christmas

“’Twas the Night Before Christmas” is a Christmas revue with music, dance, and storytelling. Guided by the Sleepfairy and the Grumpy Grumpus, audiences will enjoy excerpts from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, children’s and youth choir performances, an excerpt from the Nutcracker Suite, and beloved carols performed by Island Voices Mauritius.

19 December–20 December

Event language: Songs will be performed in French, English, German, Swahili and Latin. Additional narration will be in English on Saturday, and French on Sunday.

Length of event: 90 minutes (with intermission)

  • “Step into the wonder of Christmas Eve with ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ a heartwarming performance for the whole family. Featuring enchanting music, lively choreography, and captivating narration, this show reimagines Clement Clarke Moore’s timeless poem in a magical stage production. Perfect for children, parents, and anyone who believes in the spirit of Christmas.” 
  • Part I — “Hansel and Gretel” Act 2, Scene 2 and 3 (Dream Fairy, Hansel & Gretel Duet, Ballet) 

Rainbow Voices will sing about Rules for Christmas, followed by soloists from Island Voices singing “The Christmas Song” 

Dancing performance by Attitude Dance Studio with Ryan Li on the violin 

Ballet scene from “The Nutcracker Suite” 

Island Voices performing “In dulci jubilo” and “Baba Yetu” 

 

  • Part II — “Ave Maria” Bach/ Gounod duet by professional opera singers Iva Gottschalk and Katrin Caine 

Island Voices performing 5 Christmas Carols 

Rainbow Voices join in for the famous “Carol of the Bells” and John Rutter’s version of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” 

Finally, the audience gets a chance to sing as well. 

 

  • Names & biographies of artists:   

Sleep Fairy: Maely Nisin 

Grumpy Grumpus: Joanne Bartlett 

Soprano: Katrin Caine 

Alto: Iva Gottschalk 

Piano: Marie Polge 

Violin: Ryan Lee 

Percussion: Jeremy Gungadoo 

Island Voices Soloists: tbc 

Attitude Dance Studio Soloists: tbc 

 

Island Voices Mauritius  

Rainbow Voices Children’s Choir  

Attitude Dance Studio  

 

Story: Zandria Selby 

Costumes & Stage: Corine Nisin 

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Language

Songs will be performed in French, English, German, Swahili and Latin. Additional narration will be in English on Saturday, and French on Sunday.

Length

90 minutes (with intermission)

Adults

Rs 650

Kids

Rs 500

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