The Lovers | |
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Music | Laura Murphy |
Lyrics | Laura Murphy |
Book | Laura Murphy |
Basis |
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare |
Premiere | 23 October 2022: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
The Lovers is a musical by Laura Murphy based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. [1] [2]
The Lovers is described as a fresh and magical pop-infused reimagining that refocuses the story with a modern perspective and questions our enduring search for true love. [3]
The original production was performed from 23 October to 20 November 2022 at the Sydney Opera House, presented by Bell Shakespeare. Directed by Shaun Rennie, the original production featured a live four-piece band. It is the first musical performed by Bell Shakespeare.
The musical was generally well received, being described as "a thrilling piece of theatre" and "a great time". [4] [5]
It was nominated for Best Production of a Musical and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Natalie Abbott) at the 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards. [6]
Act I
|
Act II
|
Role | Actor |
---|---|
Helena | Natalie Abbott |
Demetrius | Blake Appelqvist |
Oberon | Stellar Perry |
Puck | Monique Sallé |
Hermia | Brittanie Shipway |
Lysander | Jerrod Smith |
The Lovers | |
---|---|
Music | Laura Murphy |
Lyrics | Laura Murphy |
Book | Laura Murphy |
Basis |
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare |
Premiere | 23 October 2022: The Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, Sydney |
The Lovers is a musical by Laura Murphy based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. [1] [2]
The Lovers is described as a fresh and magical pop-infused reimagining that refocuses the story with a modern perspective and questions our enduring search for true love. [3]
The original production was performed from 23 October to 20 November 2022 at the Sydney Opera House, presented by Bell Shakespeare. Directed by Shaun Rennie, the original production featured a live four-piece band. It is the first musical performed by Bell Shakespeare.
The musical was generally well received, being described as "a thrilling piece of theatre" and "a great time". [4] [5]
It was nominated for Best Production of a Musical and Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Natalie Abbott) at the 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards. [6]
Act I
|
Act II
|
Role | Actor |
---|---|
Helena | Natalie Abbott |
Demetrius | Blake Appelqvist |
Oberon | Stellar Perry |
Puck | Monique Sallé |
Hermia | Brittanie Shipway |
Lysander | Jerrod Smith |