Details

Scenes from an Execution is one of Barker's most famous works. This modern classic tells of a woman's brush with history in the twilight of the Renaissance. Galactia is a talented by feisty female artist. The government of a male dominated Venice have chosen her to commemorate a recent battle victory in a vast painting. Galactia, however, rebels and portrays the true horrors of war. Can one woman's artistic integrity triumph over the power of the whole state?

Cast/Performers

Fiona Shaw (Galactia), Jamie Ballard (Carpeta), William Chubb (Ostensibile), Mark Extance (Official / Pastaccio), Robert Galas (Albanian / Second Sailor), Ian Hallard, Robert Hands (Suffici), Lucas Hare (Lasagna), Jennifer Jackson (Ensemble), Grainne Keenan (Supporta), Gerrard McArthur (The Sketchbook), Iarla McGowan (Workman / 1st Salior / Gaoler), Tim McInnerny (Urgentino), Robyn Moore (Mourner), Phoebe Nicholls (Rivera), Tom Peters (3rd Sailor / Man in the next cell), Rochenda Sandall (Dementia), Jay Simpson

Creatives/Company

Author: Howard Barker
Producer: National Theatre
Director: Tom Cairns
Design: Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting: Peter Mumford
Sound(s): Ben Ringham, Max Ringham
Music(s): Ben Ringham, Max Ringham