Conor Mitchell is a Northern Irish composer, librettist and theatre-maker.
His play, The Dummy Tree, was commissioned by the Royal National Theatre for their 2009 New Connections series.Royal National Theatre, New Connections Plays 2009 . Retrieved on 2009-02-17.
Early life and education
Conor Mitchell grew up in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, where he attended school. His family line includes a long history of Irish folk musicians from County Armagh. He was later educated at Methodist College, Belfast and the University of York, where he studied music with the composers David Blake and Nicola LeFanu
Personal life
Mitchell identifies as a member of the queer community and has written several works that highlight the rights of gay people. He has publicly shared his struggle with alcoholism, which nearly claimed his life. He entered recovery in 2014 and has since become an advocate for others battling addiction.
Career
Mitchell’s major influences are Benjamin Britten, Stephen Sondheim, Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill, and Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Complete Works
Music theatre Have a Nice Life Goblin Market based on Christina Rossetti's poem Goblin Market Matilde based on Guy de Maupassant's story, "La Parure" (The Necklace). Merry Christmas Betty Ford The Dummy Tree For the National Theatre's Connections festival. Ten Plagues - A Song Cycle (2011, text by Mark Ravenhill) The C**t of Queen Catherine - a recitation for actor and ensemble,(2016) first performed by The Belfast Ensemble at the MAC, Belfast. Propaganda The Young Pornographers Riot Symphony: The Sun Still Shines (2024) with Ulster Orchestra based on Pussy Riot, Sinéad O'Connor, & Sophie Scholl
Opera
The Musician Our Day (2012) a short opera. Libretto by Mark Ravenhill Abomination - A DUP Opera (2018)
Film
Pretty Face
References
External links Connor Mitchell biography on the Youth Music Theatre UK web site