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The Threepenny Ring Cycle
Performed by Les Groomsby Richard Wagner
'This is not a parody of the Ring, but a celebration - we were treated to a theatrical coup worthy of any production of the Ring.’
Total Theatre, 2003
Follow the smartly-suited bellboys into their magical grotto for a surprising take on Wagner’s monumental opera cycle, telling the complex story of Seigfried, Brünnhilde and the Valkyries, reimagined for brass band, percussion and three singers. Performed inside a tent at breakneck speed, Les Grooms reduce Wagner’s epic 16 hours of music to a dizzying 79 minutes. Spiced up with Yiddish folk, oriental scales and klezmer rhythms, discover a world of gold rings, evil dwarves, giants, gods, magic, dragons and a magnificent apocalyptic ending.
4 STARS "It enabled an audience that was up for a laugh to have a cracking evening of fun under the stars." View the full Music OMH review
Performed in English. Seated on cushions.
This production contains STROBE LIGHTING and SMOKE EFFECTS
Suitable for audiences aged 8+
Originally commissioned by Barbican International Theatre Event.
Watch the trailer for Les Grooms' The Valkeries, part of The Threepenny Ring Cycle. Please note: this video contains flashing light effects.
photo by J Harding
The Threepenny Ring Cycle finished on: 16 August 2008
