MYTHS AND HYMNS
Finborough Theatre, London in association with Oystercatcher.
The UK premiere of a song cycle by Adam Guettel. Myths and Hymns interweaves stories from Greek mythology with lyrics from an 1886 Presbyterian hymnal. The music journeys from the spare classicism of 19th century New England puritanism, through romantic art song, to Latin, gospel and R&B. These eclectic songs explore ambition, death, the breakdown of relationships, and ideas about heaven, hell and gods old and new.
‘The opportunity to see Myths and Hymns has to be seized... There is an astonishing intelligence and physicality throughout…. This is musical theatre that is challenging, compelling and compulsive. Bring yourself to it, as the fiercely committed cast of Tom Cooper’s production do, and it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have...’
- Mark Shenton, The Stage
‘Beautifully performed by a cast of six…. a thoroughly delightful evening’s entertainment, a perfect way to spend an evening’
- David Munro, Indielondon
Cast: Leon Craig, Ashleigh Gray, Hazel Holder, Craig Purnell, David Randall, Caroline Sheen
Director: Tom Cooper
Musical Director: Joe Hood
Musical Supervisor: Mark Collins
Movement: Mark Civil
Set and costume design: Mike Lees
Lighting Design: Vivienne Clavering
Photographs by Tom Cooper