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The play, set in Austria towards the end of Schubert's young life (he died at 31), is a celebration of his achievements and friendships. Using contemporary language and allusions, Burnside presents a compelling and often funny snapshot of Schubert, his friendships, intrigues, gossip, drinking, hangovers, dancing and sausage parties, woven seamlessly with Schubert's unforgettable songs, performed live on stage throughout the play.

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Author: Iain Burnside

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Archive listings for Why Does the Queen Die? (2015)

Work type: Play.

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Presented byGuildhall School. Director Iain Burnside. Design Aaron Marsden. Design Catherine Morgan. Director Victoria Newlyn (movement). Lighting Charlie Morgan Jones. Performer Edward Liddall (Franz Schubert). Performer Matthew Palmer (Josef von Spaun). Performer Jonathan Hyde (Franz von Schober). Performer Pierre Riley (Anselm Huttenbrenner). Performer Adam Sullivan (Johann Mayrhofer). Performer Thomas Isherwood (Moritz von Schwind). Performer Jessica Dandy (Gisela). Performer Bianca Andrew (Lotte). Performer Judy Brown (Silke). Performer Ines Lorans (Ines Lorans (Karoline Esterhazy). Performer Adrian Thompson (Johann Michael Vogl).

1 May 15 to 3 May 15

Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L0882286619

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