Euripedes’ traditional tragedy Medea has impressed writers and artists throughout the centuries in addition to playwrights straight reinterpreting Euripedes’ authentic (palms up those that have heard a efficiency of the unique Historic Greek!).
Now Thee Black Swan, a brand new firm that goals to convey classical and modern theatre and opera productions to a large and numerous viewers, offering a platform for classically skilled actors and singers of numerous heritage, is creating Medea Gosperia, a retelling of Euripides’ Greek tragedy set within the Caribbean and that includes a fusion of musical types.
The work will mix gospel, opera, rock and jazz, utilizing authentic music and lyrics the Islands’ historic names and conventional motion to showcase the area’s wealthy heritage, with a wide range of vocal types to focus on the expertise and background of every member of the various ensemble.
Directed by Joseph Charles and that includes phrases by Kay Hammond, Medea Gosperia shall be at The Cockpit from 2 to twenty July 2024. The musical director is Sam Bergliter, with sopranos Natasha Agarwal and Namrata Shah alternating within the title position and tenor Sandeep Gurrapadi as Jason.
Full particulars from the Cockpit web site.
