Details
A naive young man believes that 'all is for the best' even when confronted by evil. Originally performed in 1956, additional songs added in 1974. Candide explores a world that is dominated by violence, greed, war, hatred and a series of catastrophic events seemingly unmitigated by goodness, truth, beauty or God. Updated with completely new dialogue.
Cast/Performers
Toby Spence (Candide),
Anna Christry (Cunegonde Jun 23 / 25 / 27 / 28 / 29),
Mamie Breckenridge (Cunegonde Jul 2 / 4 / 5 plus Mat at 14:00),
Alex Jennings (Voltaire / Doctor Pangloss),
Beverley Klein (Woman),
Robert Chafin (The Grand Inquisitor),
Mairead Buicke (Paquette),
Mark Stone (Maxililian),
Ferlyn Brass (Cacambo),
Simon Butteriss,
Adrian Brand,
Graeme Lauren,
James Glenister,
Graeme DanbyCreatives/Company
Book by:
VoltaireMusic:
Leonard BernsteinAdapted by:
Hugh WheelerLyrics(s):
Richard Wilbur,
Stephen Sondheim,
John LatoucheProducer(s):
English National Opera,
Theatre du Chatelet (Paris),
Meatro alla Scala (Milan)
Conductor:
Rumon GambalDirector:
Robert CarsenDesign:
Michael LevineChoreographer:
Rob AshfordCostume:
Buki ShiffLighting(s):
Robert Carsen,
Peter Van Praet