Details

Orphee is the first of a trilogy of music theatre pieces that Philip Glass wrote in the 1990s based on films by Jean Cocteau. Orphee - Orpheus transformed into a trendy French poet - goes on his journey into the afterlife, accompanied by Philip Glass's mesmeric music. Performed in English.

Cast/Performers

Nicholas Lester (Orphee), Sarah Tynan (Eurydice), Jennifer France (Princess), Nicky Spence (Heurtebise), Anthony Gregory (Cegeste), Clive Bayley (Judge / Commissaire), Simon Shibambu (Poet), Rachael Lloyd (Aglanice), William Morgan (Reporter)

Creatives/Company

Music: Philip Glass
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Geoffrey Paterson
Director: Netia Jones
Costume: Netia Jones
Design(s): Netia Jones (video), Lizzie Clachan
Translation(s): Netia Jones, Emma Jenkins
Lighting: Lucy Carter

Orphee

Orphee (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T1507326816. Details of all Orphee archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0518439436

Archive Listings

15 Nov 19
to
29 Nov 19

London Coliseum
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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