The Gospel at Colonus

T0511549535
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

Archive :: production:T0511549535, performance:S1560691232, venue:V602

Production details

Duration 2hrs Edinburgh International Festival

Performance

Venue	Playhouse Theatre
	Other spaces: The Boards
Town	Edinburgh
County	Edinburgh
From	21st August 2010
To	23rd August 2010
When	Sat, Sun 19:30. Sun, Mon Mats 14:30
Prices	From £8.00. To £30.00.
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Company

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

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