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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.

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Lee Breuer, Bob Telson

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Archive listings for The Gospel at Colonus (2010)

Work type: Performance.

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Duration 2hrsCompany 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.

21 Aug 10 to 23 Aug 10

Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh :: V602
listing details L1682400507

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