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. Running time approx. 3 hours 40 mins.

Cast/Performers

Lisa Saffer (Lulu), Robert Hayward (Dr Schon/Jack the Ripper), Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts (Alwa), Gwynne Howell (Schigolch), Susan Parry (Countess Geschwitz), Anna Burford (Dresser/Schoolboy/Waiter), Graeme Danby (Professor of Medicine/Theatre Manager/Banker/First Client), Richard Coxon (Painter/Client), Robert Poulton (Animal Tamer/Acrobat), Alan Oke (African Prince/Manservant/Marquis), Toby Stafford-Allen (Journalist)

Creatives/Company

Author: A Berg
Corporate Sponsor(s): Sky, Artsworld
Company: English National Opera
Conductor(s): Paul Daniels, Anthony Legge (May 7)
Director(s): Richard Jones, Annilese Miskimmon (associate director), Linda Dobell (movement director)
Design: Paul Steinberg
Costume: Buki Shiff
Lighting: Pat Collins
Translation: Richard Stokes