Performance

Venue	Gardner Arts Centre
Town	Brighton
County	East Sussex
From	14th May 2000
To	14th May 2000
When	19:30
What is currently on at Gardner Arts Centre (V653)

I Was Looking At the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky

T01290854063
Seven very different young individuals each with a dilemma; from a black guy just out of jail and ready to make a new start to an anchorwoman for a local TV station. Each one is forced to look at themselves again when an earthquake strikes. This stunning piece of musical theatre uses jazz, rock and soul themes and comes from America's most performed living composer, John Adams. Set in Los Angeles, it has parallels with any city and its music speaks to all ages and cultures.

Music	John Adams
Lyrics	June Jordan

Archive :: production:T01290854063, musical:S0885780789, venue:V653

Production details

Brighton Festival.

Reviews

Overall: 3.00

The Daily Telegraph (11Jan01): The score embraces rock, blues, gospel and funk in a vivid and brilliant sound-world. Modern Music Theatre Troupe s version is enthusiastic and good natured. Why is this production touring theatres? In community halls, schools and prisons, it would have a stronger impact and reach the audiences for which it was honourably intended. 3

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Company

Company	Southwark Playhouse
Company	Modern Music Theatre Troupe
Director	Caroline Sharman
Director	John Janssen (music)
Design	Jeanette Pritchard
Producer	Juliet Alderdice

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