Details

A world of exotic and dangerous decadence. The story of the young Princess of Judea's catastrophic sexual awakening in the corrupt world of Herod's court where she develops a violent sexual obsession with John the Baptist. The original play was often banned and always controversial. Sung in German with surtitles. Run time approx. 1hr 45mins (no interval)

Cast/Performers

Erika Sunnegardh (Salome to Apr 1), Sally Burgess (Herodias), Peter Hoare (Herod), Matthew Best (Jokanaan), Anna Burford (Page), Henry Waddington (1st Nazarene), Helen Foeld (Apri 8 / 15), Robin Tritschler, Philip Lloyd-Evans, Alistair Moore, Martin Lloyd, Samantha Ha, Alisdair Elliott, Philip Lloyd Holtam, Huw Llewelyn, Alun Rhys Jenkins, Laurence Cole, Jack O'Kelly

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Lachmann
Book by: Oscar Wilde (1905)
Company(s): Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera
Conductor: Lothar Koenigs
Director: Andre Engel
Design: Nick Rieti
Costume: Elizabeth Neumuller
Lighting: Andre Diot