Details
The Fairy Queen is based on Shakespeare's
A Midsummer Night's Dream and is a mixture of opera and ballet played out in a succession of human and mythological scenes in all its Baroque splendour. Revival. Running time approx. 2 hours 55 mins
Cast/Performers
Joan Rodgers (Titania),
Tom Randle (Oberon),
Mary Nelson (Trash),
Toby Stafford-Allen (Henry),
Carolyn Sampson (Tanterabogus),
Gail Pearson (Caroline),
Christopher Josey (Dick),
Mark Richardson (Theseus / Hymen),
Graeme Danby (Brag),
Jonathan Best (Drunken Poet),
Mark Le Brocq (Boggart),
Ryland Angel (Buggen)
Creatives/Company
Author:
PurcellCompany:
English National OperaConductor:
Paul DanielDirector(s):
David Pountney (1995 production),
Quinny Sacks (revival director),
Elaine Tyler-Hall (revival director)
Design:
Robert IsraelCostume:
Dunya RamicovaLighting(s):
Rick Fisher (original lighting),
Jenny Cane (revival lighting designer)
Choreographer:
Quinny Sacks