The play, set in Austria towards the end of Schubert's young life (he died at 31), is a celebration of his achievements and friendships. Using contemporary language and allusions, Burnside presents a compelling and often funny snapshot of Schubert, his friendships, intrigues, gossip, drinking, hangovers, dancing and sausage parties, woven seamlessly with Schubert's unforgettable songs, performed live on stage throughout the play.T01376937662Presented byGuildhall School. Director Iain Burnside. Design Aaron Marsden. Design Catherine Morgan. Director Victoria Newlyn (movement). Lighting Charlie Morgan Jones. Performer Edward Liddall (Franz Schubert). Performer Matthew Palmer (Josef von Spaun). Performer Jonathan Hyde (Franz von Schober). Performer Pierre Riley (Anselm Huttenbrenner). Performer Adam Sullivan (Johann Mayrhofer). Performer Thomas Isherwood (Moritz von Schwind). Performer Jessica Dandy (Gisela). Performer Bianca Andrew (Lotte). Performer Judy Brown (Silke). Performer Ines Lorans (Ines Lorans (Karoline Esterhazy). Performer Adrian Thompson (Johann Michael Vogl). | |
| 1 May 15 to 3 May 15 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L0882286619 |
T0767293708This music theatre piece is the latest in a series of shows developed by Iain Burnside with the Guildhall School. Schubert's circle of friends in Vienna included more writers and artists than musicians. His songs are inextricably connected both to these friendships and the city where they flourished. In WHY DOES THE QUEEN DIE? Iain Burnside unravels these connections through his trademark combination of music and drama.Presented byGuildhall School of Music and Drama (as part of the 2014 Lieder Festival). Performer Edward Liddall (Schubert). Performer Piran Legg (Schober). Performer Joseph Padfield (Spaun). Performer Adrian Thompson (Vogl). | |
| 15 Oct 14 to 17 Oct 14 | Keble O'Reilly Theatre, Oxford :: V562096995 listing details L01684914986 |
