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Performance

VenuePlayhouse Theatre
Also: The Boards
TownEdinburgh
CountyEdinburgh
From21st August 2010
To23rd August 2010
WhenSat, Sun 19:30. Sun, Mon Mats 14:30
PricesFrom £8.00. To £30.00.
Playhouse Theatre (V602)
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The Gospel at Colonus

The Gospel at Colonus

Work:: The Gospel at Colonus (S1560691232)

Gospel music, rock 'n' roll swagger, a dash of soul and syncopated style are at the heart of this uplifting spectacle. Set in modern day America it is a radical reworking of Sophocles's tragedy Oedipus at Colonus. The wonderful traditions of gospel singing are centre stage and will have you jumping out of your seat to join in! A Pentecostal preacher drives the narrative while the legendary gospel vocal group, The Blind Boys of Alabama, collectively play the role of Oedipus. Classic Greek drama is given more than a little contemporary twist by New York based theatre director Lee Breuer.
Author Lee Breuer
Author Bob Telson

Production:: (T0511549535)

Duration 2hrs
Company The Blind Boys of Alabama
Company The Legendary Soul Stirrers
Company The Steeles
Company The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian Baptist Church
Adapted by Lee Breuer
Director Lee Breuer
Music Bob Telson
Musical Director Bob Telson
Design Alison Yerxa
Design Adam Larsen (video projection)
Lighting Jason Boyd
Sound Ron Lorman
Performer Bob Telson (piano)
Performer Butch Heyward (organ)
Performer Leroy Clouden (drums)
Performer Rev Dr Earl F Miller
Performer Jay Caldwell
Performer Kevin Davis
Performer Carolyn Johnson-White
Performer Bernardine Mitchell
Performer Josie Johnson

Listing:: L1682400507

Edinburgh International Festival



Production details

Duration 2hrs Edinburgh International Festival

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