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Inspired by Handel's celebration of the story of Christ. Carnival Messiah uses the colourful, exuberant traditions of Trinidad carnival and folklore to create an electrifying stage musical. Singers, musicians and dances from around the world combine gospel, jazz, calypso and rock in a glorious fusion of contemporary and traditional music.

Creatives/Company

Book by: Geraldine Connor
Music: Geraldine Conner
Lyrics: Geraldine Conner

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Archive listings for Carnival Messiah (2002)

Work type: Musical.

T1277479437

Producer West Yorkshire Playhouse. Director Geraldine Connor. Director Mark Tillotson (co-director). Design Wayne Berkeley. Costume Clary Salandy. Choreographer Carol La Chapelle. Lighting Robert Bryan. Director Michael Lovelock (music). Sound Glen Massam. Performer Ram John Holder (Minstrel). Performer Jean 'Binta' Breeze (Mama God - narrator). Performer Ella Andall. Performer Ann P Fridal (Mary). Performer Alyson Brown (Dove of Peace). Performer Brian Green (Lone Disciple). Performer Ronald Samm (Voice of Truth). Performer Tom Briggs Davies (Ragga Storyteller). Performer Jeremy Dobbs (Minstrel). Performer Kerry Frampton (Minstrel). Performer Ayodele Jones (Dove's Attendant). Performer Dave Mitchell (Evangelist). Performer Benedicte Sieirup (Minstrel). Performer Nigel Wong (Minstrel). Performer Michelle Scally-Clarke. Performer Paulette Morris (Ragga Storyteller's Assistant). Performer Glenda McSween (Minstrel). Performer Ben Fox (Minstrel). Performer David Hamilton (dancer - Eshu the Dark Angel). Performer Donald Edwards (dancer - Mama God's Alter Ego). Performer Kirsty Almeida. Performer Stella Litras. Performer Cara Robinson.

22 Jun 02 to 27 Jul 02

Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
listing details L1004299708

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