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Based on the eponymous play by Swiss dramatist and novelist Max Frisch. Noted for his depictions of the moral dilemmas of postwar Europe, Frisch's provocative parable of middle class life follows the downfall of the complacent and weak-willed Gottlieb Biedermann. UK Premiere. Please Note: Under 5s are not admitted to this event.

Cast/Performers

Mark Le Brocq (Biedermann), Leigh Melrose (Schmitz), Alinka Kozari (Babette), Matthew Hargreaves (Eisenring), Raphaela Papadakis (Anna), Adam Sullivan (Fireman), Johnny Herford (Fireman), Bradley Travis (Fireman), Laurence North (Policeman)

Creatives/Company

Author: Simon Vosecek (based on the play by Max Frisch)
Company(s): Independent Opera, Britten Sinfonia
Translation: David Pountney
Director: Max Hoehn
Conductor: Timothy Redmond
Design(s): Jemima Robinson, Daniel Denton (video designer)
Lighting: Giuseppe di Iorio

Biedermann and the Arsonists

Biedermann and the Arsonists (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T654967780. Details of all Biedermann and the Arsonists archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01450677169

Archive Listings

14 Nov 15
to
19 Nov 15

The Lilian Baylis Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

Sonia Lovett: 15Nov15:
A brilliant and thought-provoking production

User Reviews

Sonia Lovett (15Nov15): A brilliant and thought-provoking production

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