Details

Inspired by Handel's celebration of the story of Christ. Carnival Messiah uses the colourful, exuberant traditions of Trinidad carnival and folklore to create an electrifying stage musical. Singers, musicians and dances from around the world combine gospel, jazz, calypso and rock in a glorious fusion of contemporary and traditional music.

Cast/Performers

Ram John Holder (Minstrel), Jean 'Binta' Breeze (Mama God - narrator), Ella Andall, Ann P Fridal (Mary), Alyson Brown (Dove of Peace), Brian Green (Lone Disciple), Ronald Samm (Voice of Truth), Tom Briggs Davies (Ragga Storyteller), Jeremy Dobbs (Minstrel), Kerry Frampton (Minstrel), Ayodele Jones (Dove's Attendant), Dave Mitchell (Evangelist), Benedicte Sieirup (Minstrel), Nigel Wong (Minstrel), Michelle Scally-Clarke, Paulette Morris (Ragga Storyteller's Assistant), Glenda McSween (Minstrel), Ben Fox (Minstrel), David Hamilton (dancer - Eshu the Dark Angel), Donald Edwards (dancer - Mama God's Alter Ego), Kirsty Almeida, Stella Litras, Cara Robinson

Creatives/Company

Book by: Geraldine Connor
Music: Geraldine Conner
Lyrics: Geraldine Conner
Producer: West Yorkshire Playhouse
Director(s): Geraldine Connor, Mark Tillotson (co-director), Michael Lovelock (music)
Design: Wayne Berkeley
Costume: Clary Salandy
Choreographer: Carol La Chapelle
Lighting: Robert Bryan
Sound: Glen Massam