Details

A mother, haunted by suffering, visits her son, imprisoned for his political beliefs. The prisoner desperately tries to hang onto faith and hope, and believes the gaoler offers the prospect of a life of happiness and children beyond the prison walls. The freedom offered by his 'brother' is an illusion, and hope an unexpected torture. First performed in 1949. Supported by The John S Cohen Foundation.

Cast/Performers

Peter Coleman-Wright (The Prisoner), Susan Bullock (The Mother), Peter Bronder (Jailor / Grand Inquisitor), Richard Roberts (First Priest), Mark Richardson (Second Priest)

Creatives/Company

Music: Dallapiccola
Lyrics: Dallapiccola (after de I'Isle-Adam)
Company: English National Opera
Director: Neil Armfield
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Design: Stefanos Lazaridis
Choreographer: Kate Champion
Costume: Tess Schofield
Lighting: Rick Fisher
Translation: Harold Heiberg

The Prisoner

The Prisoner (Opera or Operetta) production archive for QTIX code T133504449. Details of all The Prisoner archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0494564994

Archive Listings

17 Nov 00
to
13 Dec 00

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

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