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A world of exotic and dangerous decadence. The story of the young Princess of Judea's catastrophic sexual awakening in the corrupt world of Herod's court where she develops a violent sexual obsession with John the Baptist. The original play was often banned and always controversial.
Music Strauss
Lyrics Lachmann
Book by Oscar Wilde

Production details

Sung in German with surtitles. Run time approx. 1hr 45mins (no interval)

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Company

Company Welsh National Opera
Company Scottish Opera
Conductor Lothar Koenigs
Director Andre Engel
Design Nick Rieti
Costume Elizabeth Neumuller
Lighting Andre Diot
Performer Erika Sunnegardh (Salome to Apr 1)
Performer Sally Burgess (Herodias)
Performer Peter Hoare (Herod)
Performer Matthew Best (Jokanaan)
Performer Anna Burford (Page)
Performer Henry Waddington (1st Nazarene)
Performer Helen Foeld (Apri 8/15)
Performer Robin Tritschler
Performer Philip Lloyd-Evans
Performer Alistair Moore
Performer Martin Lloyd
Performer Samantha Ha
Performer Alisdair Elliott
Performer Philip Lloyd Holtam
Performer Huw Llewelyn
Performer Alun Rhys Jenkins
Performer Laurence Cole
Performer Jack O'Kelly
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