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Contemporary opera, storytelling, rock music and striking video imagery all come together in an up to- date telling of the Orpheus and Eurydice story. Rock star Orpheus shuts himself up in his recording studio after being involved in a fatal car accident which killed the beautiful poet Eurydice. Ever since, Orpheus has been obsessed with her, his only hope is to rescue her from the Underworld. But will she want to return to the world above?

Creatives/Company

Author: Rinde Eckert
Music: Rinde Eckert

Archive listings for Orpheus X

Work type: Opera or Operetta.

T1493734880

European Premiere. Performed in English. Running time approx. 1 hour 40 minutes. Composer and performer Rinde Eckert and director Robert Woodruff join forces with video artist Denise Marika to create a stunning, modern version of the Orpheus myth.Corporate Sponsor Lloyds TSB Scotland. Company American REpertory Theatre. Design Denise Marika (video). Director Robert Woodruff. Design David Zinn. Design Denise Marika. Costume David Zinn. Lighting Christopher Akerlind. Sound David Remedios. Performer Rinde Eckert (Orpheus). Performer Suzan Hanson (Eurydice). Performer John Kelly (John / Persephone).

25 Aug 07 to 29 Aug 07

Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh :: V604
listing details L0306111262

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