Details
Orphee is the first of a trilogy of music theatre pieces that Philip Glass wrote in the 1990s based on films by Jean Cocteau.
Orphee - Orpheus transformed into a trendy French poet - goes on his journey into the afterlife, accompanied by Philip Glass's mesmeric music. Performed in English.
Cast/Performers
Nicholas Lester (Orphee),
Sarah Tynan (Eurydice),
Jennifer France (Princess),
Nicky Spence (Heurtebise),
Anthony Gregory (Cegeste),
Clive Bayley (Judge / Commissaire),
Simon Shibambu (Poet),
Rachael Lloyd (Aglanice),
William Morgan (Reporter)
Creatives/Company
Music:
Philip GlassProducer:
English National OperaConductor:
Geoffrey PatersonDirector:
Netia JonesCostume:
Netia JonesDesign(s):
Netia Jones (video),
Lizzie ClachanTranslation(s):
Netia Jones,
Emma JenkinsLighting:
Lucy Carter