The Gospel at Colonus

The Gospel at Colonus

Sponsored by Standard Life

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About the performance

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.

He brings his seminal production to the Festival following success with the brilliantly theatrical Peter and Wendy last year and Mabou Mines DollHouse in 2007.

‘not just a show, it is a miracle...most electric and inventive show in American musical history!' The Atlanta Constitution

‘wonderful, hypnotic, exhilarating... makes you feel good about being human... on the way home you'll feel like flying.' The Village Voice.

Please follow the links for reviews:

For The Herald review click here.

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Performance Details

by Lee Breuer and Bob Telson

The Blind Boys of Alabama

The Legendary Soul Stirrers

The Steeles

The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian Baptist Church, Jeff Bolding, Director

Cast Rev Dr. Earl F. Miller, Jay Caldwell, Kevin Davis, Carolyn Johnson-White, Bernardine Mitchell, Josie Johnson

Bob Telson Piano

Butch Heyward Organ

Leroy Clouden Drums

Lee Breuer Adaptor and director

Bob Telson Composer and musical director

Alison Yerxa Set designer

Adam Larsen Video projection design

Jason Boyd Lighting designer

Ron Lorman Sound designer

Produced by Dovetail Productions

Booking Information

Performance Dates:

August 2010
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Tickets: From £8 - £30
Duration: 2 hours approximately
Venue: The Edinburgh Playhouse
Edinburgh - The city of edinburgh council Scottish Arts Council

Edinburgh International Festival Society is a company limited by guarantee and incorporated in Scotland (SC024766)
with its registered office at The Hub, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE. Registered Charity No SC004694