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. New Production. Running time 3 hours 40 mins

Cast/Performers

Lisa Saffer (Lulu), Robert Hayward (Jack the Ripper), John Graham-Hall (Alwa), Gwynne Howell (Schigolch), Susan Parry (Countess Geschwitz), Rebecca de Pont Davies (Wardrobe Mistress / Schoolboy / Groom), Graeme Danby (Medical Specialist / Banker / Professor), Richard Coxon (Painter / Client), Robert Poulton (Animal Tamer / Acrobat), Nigel Robson (Prince / Manservant / Marquis)

Creatives/Company

Author: A Berg
Company(s): English National Opera, New Israeli Opera Company
Design(s): Stadtische Buhnen Frankfurt am Main Oper Frankfurt, Paul Steinberg
Director: Richard Jones
Conductor(s): Paul Daniel (until May 18), Anthony Legge (from May 23)
Translation: Richard Stokes
Costume: Buki Shiff
Lighting: Pat Collins