“‘What’s an opera?’ asked Goat. ‘A story told in song,’ explained Parrot. ‘Any drumming?’ asked Goat. ‘Yes. Everybody loves Aida because of the Grand March when the animals come on.’ ‘So, we’re going to be in it,’ said Duck. All the animals waited outside the hayshed. Ned was explaining how to make a paper mache elephant to a bunch of school girls. Others were trying on costumes, or painting big gold banners. People were singing loudly in groups, and stopping when Ned told them w...hat to do. ‘The Grand March has to be GRAND,’ said Ned. ‘The singing has to be loud and the puppets big.’ ‘Humph! Real animals out of paper,’ said Pig. ‘I don’t think so.’ Ned talked to another group. ‘Ancient Egyptians wore coloured woollen wigs. We’ll need fifty wigs in pink, green, blue and yellow for the chorus.’ Sheep’s eyes sparkled. ‘I could colour my wool.’ Just then, two boys carried in two large chairs.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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