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Tchaikovsky and the Queen of Spades archiveFor thirteen years Tchaikovsky's genius was paid for by his wealthy patroness, Madame Von Meck. Extraordinary though it may seem they never met. Theirs was a platonic love affair based on a mutual passion - music. Then suddenly, without warning, the money stopped. The composer was devastated by this withdrawal of love. In this same period, Tchaikovsky was composing his opera, The Queen of Spades, taken from the story by Pushkin. The hero, Herman, is torn between his love for Lisa and his obsession with gambling, and in particular with his attempts to prise from an ageing Countess the secret of The Three Cards, the three cards that will beat the bank and ensure riches for ever...

Cast/Performers

Barry Aird, Elena Birger, Max Digby, Sergey Girin, Roger Heathcott, Anna Nosatova, Alex Terentyev, Philippa Urquhart

Creatives/Company

Author: John Clifford
Producer: Alena Garetovskay
Director: Patrick Sandford
Music: Simon Slater
Design: Vadim Tallerov
Lighting: David W Kidd
Costume: Briony Langmead

Tchaikovsky and the Queen of Spades

Tchaikovsky and the Queen of Spades (Play) production archive for QTIX code T225081370. Details of all Tchaikovsky and the Queen of Spades archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S112072989

Archive Listings

11 May 07
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26 May 07
NST Campus
Southampton, Hampshire
Performance Details => Venue archive
10 May 07
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26 May 07
NST Campus
Southampton, Hampshire
Performance Details => Venue archive

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