Details

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. Running time 1 hour 40 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Cheryl Barker (Salome), Sally Burgess (Herodias), Robert Hayward (Jokanaan), John Graham-Hall (Herod), Andrew Rees (Narraboth), Rebecca de Pont Davies (Herodias's Page), Hubert Francis (First Jew), Colin Judson (Third Jew), Alasdair Elliott (Fourth Jew), Jeremy White (Fifth Jew), Michael Druiett (First Nazarene), William Berger (Second Nazarene), Graeme Danby (First Soldier)

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Lachmann
Book by: Oscar Wilde (1905)
Corporate Sponsor(s): Sky, Artsworld
Director(s): David Leveaux (original director), Leah Hausman (revival director)
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Choreographer: Wayne McGregor
Translation: Tom Hammond
Conductor(s): Kwame Ryan (Oct 19 / 28 / Nov 2 / 4 / 10), Lionel Friend (Nov 12 / 17)