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Farinelli and the King archiveHistory is bejewelled with mysteries. Italy, 1731. Farinelli, the world's most famous castrato, is rich, adored and lauded with honours. His divine voice has the power to captivate all who hear it. Spain, 1737. King Philip V lies awake. The queen, desperate to relieve her husband of his insomnia and depression, begs the castrato to come and sing to the king. The effect is transformational. Philip is healed, held captive by Farinelli's voice - but so is Farinelli... This intriguing true story is re-told in Claire van Kampen's sumptuous play, replete with many of the arias first sung by Farinelli.

Cast/Performers

Mark Rylance (Philippe V), Iestyn Davies (Feb15 11 / 12 / 14 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 26 / 28 and Mar15 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8), William Purefoy (Feb15 14 at 19:30 / Mar15 4 at 19:30 / Mar15 5 at 14:30 / Mar15 6 at 19:30 / Mar15 7 at 19:30 / Mar15 8 at 14:30)

Creatives/Company

Author: Claire van Kampen
Presented by: Shakespeare's Globe
Director: John Dove
Design: Jonathan Fensom

Farinelli and the King

Farinelli and the King (Play) production archive for QTIX code T2110711003. Details of all Farinelli and the King archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S288705154

Archive Listings

11 Feb 15
  to
8 Mar 15
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.
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