Details

Berg's compelling drama, based upon Wedekind's erotic masterpiece. Exposing society's layers of eroticism and brutality, Lulu presents a visceral, sometimes shocking look at the raw components of human nature in a world where sex is a commodity. Sung in English, with surtitles projected above the stage

Cast/Performers

Brenda Rae (Lulu), Sarah Connolly (Countess Geschwitz), Michael Colvin (Painter / Second Client), James Morris (Dr Schon / Jack the Ripper), Nicky Spence (Alwa), Willard White (Schigolch), David Soar (Animal Tamer / Athlete), Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts (Prince / Manservant / Marquis), Clare Presland (Schoolboy / Dresser / Waiter), Graeme Danby (Theatre Manager / Banker), Sarah Labiner (Fifteen-year-old Girl), Rebecca de Pont Davies (Girl's Mother), Sarah Champion (Female Artist), Geoffrey Dolton (Journalist)

Creatives/Company

Author: A Berg
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Mark Wigglesworth
Director(s): William Kentridge, Luc De Wit
Design(s): Sabine Theunissen, Catherine Meyburgh (video design)
Costume: Greta Goiris
Lighting: Urs Schonebaum
Other: Kim Gunning (video operator)
Translation: Richard Stokes