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Contemporary opera, storytelling, rock music and striking video imagery all come together in an up to- date telling of the Orpheus and Eurydice story. Rock star Orpheus shuts himself up in his recording studio after being involved in a fatal car accident which killed the beautiful poet Eurydice. Ever since, Orpheus has been obsessed with her, his only hope is to rescue her from the Underworld. But will she want to return to the world above? European Premiere. Performed in English. Running time approx. 1 hour 40 minutes. Composer and performer Rinde Eckert and director Robert Woodruff join forces with video artist Denise Marika to create a stunning, modern version of the Orpheus myth.

Cast/Performers

Rinde Eckert (Orpheus), Suzan Hanson (Eurydice), John Kelly (John / Persephone)

Creatives/Company

Author: Rinde Eckert
Music: Rinde Eckert
Corporate Sponsor: Lloyds TSB Scotland
Company: American REpertory Theatre
Design(s): Denise Marika (video), David Zinn, Denise Marika
Director: Robert Woodruff
Costume: David Zinn
Lighting: Christopher Akerlind
Sound: David Remedios

Orpheus X

Orpheus X (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1493734880. Details of all Orpheus X archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01721425989

Archive Listings

25 Aug 07
to
29 Aug 07

Royal Lyceum Theatre
Edinburgh
Performance Details => Venue archive

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