Performance

Venue	Olivier (National Theatre)
Town	West End
County	Greater London
From	17th September 2011
Opened	19th September 2011
To	2nd October 2011
When	Sep 17, 23, 24, 30, Oct 1 at 19:30. Sep 19 at 19:00. Sep 18, 25 Oct 2 Mats 15:00
Prices	From £12.00. To £30.00.
Olivier (National Theatre) (V373)
Current/Future Listings
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St Matthew Passion

Work:: St Matthew Passion (S0316882871)

Music

J S Bach

Production:: (T876033270)

Bach s PASSION is presented on one evening in two parts and retells the dramatic story of the events leading to Christ s crucifixion. Part one includes the last supper and the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, while part two depicts His trial, crucifixion and burial. Jonathan Miller strips away all traditional performance conventions of this sacred work: it is sung, in a new English translation by Paul Goodwin, by soloists and a choir - all casually dressed - who interact with the full orchestra. The result is a production conveying the full power and overwhelming drama of Bach s final and most revered Passion.

Producer	National Theatre
Company	Southbank Sinfonia
Translation	Paul Goodwin
Director	Jonathan Miller
Sound	Mike Walker
Performer	Sally Bruce-Payne
Performer	Ruby Hughes
Performer	Benjamin Hulett
Performer	James Laing
Performer	Andrew Staples
Performer	Mark Stone
Company	Guildhall School of Music and Drama (chorus)

Listing:: L1720995561

Production details

Bach s PASSION is presented on one evening in two parts and retells the dramatic story of the events leading to Christ s crucifixion. Part one includes the last supper and the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, while part two depicts His trial, crucifixion and burial. Jonathan Miller strips away all traditional performance conventions of this sacred work: it is sung, in a new English translation by Paul Goodwin, by soloists and a choir - all casually dressed - who interact with the full orchestra. The result is a production conveying the full power and overwhelming drama of Bach s final and most revered Passion. Sponsored by Travelex £12 Tickets

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