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Gospel music, rock 'n' roll swagger, a dash of soul and syncopated style are at the heart of this uplifting spectacle. Set in modern day America it is a radical reworking of Sophocles's tragedy Oedipus at Colonus. The wonderful traditions of gospel singing are centre stage and will have you jumping out of your seat to join in! A Pentecostal preacher drives the narrative while the legendary gospel vocal group, The Blind Boys of Alabama, collectively play the role of Oedipus. Classic Greek drama is given more than a little contemporary twist by New York based theatre director Lee Breuer. Duration 2hrs

Cast/Performers

Bob Telson (piano), Butch Heyward (organ), Leroy Clouden (drums), Rev Dr Earl F Miller, Jay Caldwell, Kevin Davis, Carolyn Johnson-White, Bernardine Mitchell, Josie Johnson

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Lee Breuer, Bob Telson
Company(s): The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Legendary Soul Stirrers, The Steeles, The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian Baptist Church
Adapted by: Lee Breuer
Director: Lee Breuer
Music: Bob Telson
Musical Director: Bob Telson
Design(s): Alison Yerxa, Adam Larsen (video projection)
Lighting: Jason Boyd
Sound: Ron Lorman

The Gospel at Colonus

The Gospel at Colonus (Performance) production archive for QTIX code T0511549535. Details of all The Gospel at Colonus archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1560691232

Archive Listings

21 Aug 10
  to
23 Aug 10
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