First look production images are released for the London premiere of A Song of Songs, which is currently in previews at Park Theatre.
In a new adaptation, the cast of twelve performers and musicians bring this epic, poetical musical theatre to vibrant life, led by the prolific Arab-Israeli actress, writer and composer Ofra Daniel, making her UK stage debut.
Ofra Daniel is joined by Joaquin Pedro Valdes (Pacific Overtures – Menier, Death Note – Palladium, Heathers The Musical – Theatre Royal Haymarket); Matthew Woodyatt (The Fair Maid of the West – RSC, One Man Two Guvnors – Theatre Royal Haymarket); Laurel Dougall (Singin’ in the Rain – Adelphi); Rebecca Giacopazzi (Mamma Mia!, A Chorus Line); graduate Ashleigh Schuman (young Sally in Follies – TRCSofS&D); Shira Kravitz (The Band’s Visit – Donmar). Alongside, there will be five on stage musicians led by Musical Supervisor on keys Thomas F. Arnold alongside world-renowned Ramon Ruiz (Gypsy Kings) on lead flamenco guitar; percussionist Antonio Romero (The Band’s Visit – Donmar); upright bass Ashley Blasse, clarinet Daniel Gouly and klezmer violin Amy Price.
Winner of The San Francisco Critics Award for best new production, A Song of Songs fuses a world music score from Middle Eastern harmonics, the sounds of modern European Flamenco and Klezmer bringing a unique musicality – the timeless story of awakening passion and love-induced madness.
A Song of Songs tells the evocative story of a young wife, Tirzah (Daniel), in a loveless marriage (The Husband – Woodyatt). Tirzah discovers she has an unseen admirer (The Lover – Valdes) and enters into a mysterious and fervent love affair; finding herself in what is a seductive, sensuous, soul-searing journey of sexual and climatic personal empowerment…. or is it love sick madness?
