Details

Part man, part beast, the Minotaur is trapped in a labyrinth and constrained by his violent role there, yet he longs to discover his own identity and his own voice. Among the innocents of a blood sacrifice Athens must pay to Crete is Theseus, who has come to challenge the violent Minotaur, but also attracts the attention of Ariadne - and it is her help that ensures his success in the labyrinth.

Cast/Performers

John Tomlinson (Asterios the Minotaur), Christine Rice (Ariadne), Johan Reuter (Theseus), Andrew Watts (Snake Priestess), Elisabeth Meister (Ker), Alan Oke (Hiereus), Susana Gaspar, Nadine Livingston, Justina Gringyte, James Laing, William Towers

Creatives/Company

Music: Harrison Birtwistle
Lyrics: David Harsent
Producer: Royal Opera
Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Director: Stephen Langridge
Design(s): Alison Chitty, Leo Warner (video), Mark Grimmer (video)
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Choreographer: Philippe Giraudeau