Details

Satyagraha depicts events that occurred in Gandhi's life and his spiritual mentors during his years with the Indian community in South Africa, 1893-1914. It was here that Gandhi explored and defined his belief in passive resistance that has left such a mark on the world. Performed in Sanskrit (no surtitles). Running time: approx. 3hrs 10mins

Cast/Performers

Alan Oke (Gandhi), Janis Kelly (Mrs Naidoo), Stephanie Marshall (Kasturbai), Nicholas Masters (Parsi Rustomji / Lord Krishna), Clare Egginton (Mrs Schlesen), Sarah Pring (Mrs Alexander), Eddie Wade (Prince Arjuna), Nicholas Folwell (Mr Kallenbach), Laure Meloy, Claire Pendleton, Stephanie Marshall, Susanna Tudor-Thomas, Philip Sheffield, Paul Sheehan, Morag Boyle, Geraint Hylton

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass
Lyrics(s): Philip Glass, Constance DeJong (after the Bhagavad-Gita)
Producer: English National Opera
Director(s): Phelim McDermott (original), Peter Relton (revival), Rob Thirtle (Revival Movement Director and Puppetry)
Conductor: Stuart Stratford
Design(s): Julian Crouch, Leo Warner (original video design), Mark Grimmer (original video design for Fifty Nine Productions Ltd)
Costume: Kevin Pollard
Lighting: Paule Constable (original lighting design)