Details

Satyagraha depicts events that occurred in Gandhi's life and his spiritual mentors during his years with the Indian community in South Africa, 1893-1914. It was here that Gandhi explored and defined his belief in passive resistance that has left such a mark on the world. Performed in Sanskrit with English surtitles. Running time: 3hrs 15mins. Original production supported by The 20/20 Group. A collaboration with Improbable. A co-production with The Metropolitan Opera New York.

Cast/Performers

Alan Oke (M.K. Gandi), Elena Xanthoudakis (Miss Schlesen), Janis Kelly (Mrs Naidoo), Stephanie Marshall (Kasturbai), Anne Mason (Mrs Alexander), Ashley Holland (Mr Kallenbach), Robert Poulton (Prince Arjuna), James Gower (Lord Krishnal / Parsi Rustomji)

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass
Lyrics(s): Philip Glass, Constance DeJong (after the Bhagavad-Gita)
Producer(s): English National Opera, Improbable, Metropolitan Opera New York
Director(s): Phelim McDermott, Julian Crouch (associate director), David Kneuss (revival)
Design(s): Julian Crouch, Leo Warner (video for Fifty Nine Productions), Mark Grimmer (video - for Fifty Nine Productions)
Costume: Kevin Pollard
Lighting: Paule Constable