Details

Resurrection Blues, is a satire on the ways that media hype, with official lies, helps to sustain the rule of corrupt government. The play is set in an unnamed Latin American country, where a young revolutionary is captured by the presiding military dictator. General Felix Barriaux seizes the opportunity to improve the country's finances by having the revolutionary executed and selling the television rights.

Cast/Performers

Neve Campbell (Jeanine), Jane Adams (Emily), Peter McDonald (Stanley), Matthew Modine (Skip), Maximilian Schell (General Felix Barriaux), James Fox (Henri Schultz)

Creatives/Company

Author: Arthur Miller
Producer(s): Old Vic, Scott Griffin
Director: Robert Altman
Design: Robin Wagner
Costume: Jenny Beavan
Lighting: Rick Risher
Sound: Matt Mackenzie

Resurrection Blues

Resurrection Blues (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1452828317. Details of all Resurrection Blues archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1219387020

Archive Listings

14 Feb 06
to
15 Apr 06

Old Vic Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 18Mar06:
does not flow well. needs some work. some miscasting

User Reviews

USER (18Mar06): does not flow well. needs some work. some miscasting

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