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Farinelli and the King archiveHistory is bejewelled with mysteries. Italy, 1731. Farinelli, the world's most famous castrato, is rich, adored and lauded with honours. His divine voice has the power to captivate all who hear it. Spain, 1737. King Philip V lies awake. The queen, desperate to relieve her husband of his insomnia and depression, begs the castrato to come and sing to the king. The effect is transformational. Philip is healed, held captive by Farinelli's voice - but so is Farinelli... This intriguing true story is re-told in Claire van Kampen's sumptuous play, replete with many of the arias first sung by Farinelli.

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Author: Claire van Kampen

Archive listings for Farinelli and the King

Work type: Play.

T448183487

Producer Sonia Friedman Productions. Producer Shakespeare's Globe. Director John Dove. Design Jonathan Fensom. Costume Jonathan Fensom. Music Claire van Kampen (musical arranger). Performer Mark Rylance (Philippe V). Performer Sam Crane (Farinelli). Performer Iestyn Davies (singing role of Farinelli - some dates). Performer Rupert Enticknap (singing role of Farinelli - some dates). Performer Owen Willetts (singing role of Farinelli - some dates). Performer Huss Garbiya (Doctor Jose Cervi). Performer Melody Grove (Isabella Farnese). Performer Colin Hurley (Metastasio). Performer Edward Peel (De la Cuadra).
14 Sep 15 to 5 Dec 15Duke of York's Theatre, West End :: V392
listing details L01830177674

T2110711003

Presented byShakespeare's Globe. Director John Dove. Design Jonathan Fensom. Performer Mark Rylance (Philippe V). Performer Iestyn Davies (Feb15 11 / 12 / 14 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 26 / 28 and Mar15 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8). Performer William Purefoy (Feb15 14 at 19:30 / Mar15 4 at 19:30 / Mar15 5 at 14:30 / Mar15 6 at 19:30 / Mar15 7 at 19:30 / Mar15 8 at 14:30).
11 Feb 15 to 8 Mar 15Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, West End :: V165
listing details L851303973
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