Salomé

– historic film + live percussion

Opulent, extravagant, decadent – Salomé is a visual feast furnished by lavish art nouveau designs inspired by artist Aubrey Beardsley and an unforgettable performance by the tempestuous actress Alla Nazimova in the title role.

Inspired by traditional Arabic ensembles, Charlie Barber’s percussion score makes an equally dramatic impact. Performed by musicians playing from two towers flanking each side of the giant silver screen, this is a riveting blend of music and spectacle – quite unlike anything else.

“a hothouse orchid of decadent passion” – Photoplay Magazine 1923

Music, design + direction: Charlie Barber

Percussionists: Nick Baron, James Hulme, Alun Hathaway, Dave Danford (2009); Nick Baron, Luke Wyeth, Alun Hathaway, Dave Danford (2011); Luke Wyeth. James Hulme, Matt Hardy / Olly Cox, Michael Clark (2012); Luke Wyeth, James Hulme, Olly Cox, Michael Clark (2018); Luke Wyeth, James Hulme, Jonathan Helm, Michael Clark (2019)

Production Manager: Chris Wicks

Lighting design: Ian Peniston

Technicians: Chris Wicks, Ian Peniston, Leigh Kirk-Harris, Matt Davies, Mohit Basudev, Michael Woods

Recording engineer: James Clarke, Ty Cerdd studio

Singers: Rhiannon Llewellyn (soprano); Gareth Treseder (tenor); Kelvin Thomas (bass); Sianed Jones (vocal improvisations)

For the film: Charles Bryant (Director); Charles Van Enger (Cinematography); Natacha Rambova (Art Direction / Costume)

Film cast: Mitchell Lewis (Herod); Alla Nazimova (Salomé); Rose Dione (Herodias); Earl Schenk (Narraboth); Nigel De brulier (Jokanaan); Arthur Jasmine (Page of Herodias)

Administration: Helen Beveridge

Marketing & PR: Cathy Morris

Photography: Toby Farrow

Website for Salomé

Calendar

10.10.09	PORTSMOUTH	New Theatre Royal
14.10.09	MALVERN	Forum Theatre
17,10.09	LONDON	Drill Hall
19.10.09	MILTON KEYNES	The Stables
21.10.09	PONTARDAWE	Arts Centre
22.10.09	PWLLHELI	Neuadd Dwyfor
23.10.09	HOLYHEAD	Ucheldre Centre
27.10.09	BROMSGROVE	Artrix
28.10.09	LIVERPOOL	Unity Theatre
29.10.09	CHESTER	ChristChurch
30.10.09	BRISTOL	St Georges
03.11.09	NEWPORT	Riverfront
07.11.09	CARMARTHEN	Lyric Theatre
12.11.09	SPALDING	South Holland Centre
13.11.09	HALESWORTH	The Cut
14.11.09	COLCHESTER	Lakeside Theatre
28.10.11	TEWKESBURY	Roses Theatre
29.10.11	MANCHESTER	Royal Northern College of Music
24.01.12	MOLD	Clwyd Theatr Cymru
25.01.12	MOLD	Clwyd Theatr Cymru
26.01.12	ABERGAVENNY	Borough Theatre
27.01.12	CARDIGAN	Theatr Mwldan
09.02.12	LONDON	Southbank Centre, Purcell Room
16.02.12	LANCASTER	Nuffield Theatre
01.03.12	SWANSEA	Taliesin Arts Centre
03.03.12	BRAY	Mermaid Arts Centre, Ireland
05.03.12	KILKENNY	Watergate Theatre, Ireland
07.03.12	SLIGO	Hawkes Well Theatre, Ireland
08.03.12	NEWBRIDGE	Riverbank, Ireland
11.03.12	TRALEE	Siamsa Tire, Ireland
03.04.12	CARDIFF	Sherman Cymru
06.07.12	CHELTENHAM	Music Festival
09.07.12	LICHFIELD	Festival
21.07.12	BUXTON	Festival
07.03.18	LIVERPOOL	Cornerstone Festival
13.03.18	AMSTERDAM	Muziekgebouw
08.11.19	SOUTHAMPTON	Turner Sims Concert Hall
16.11.19	CARDIFF	Wales Millennium Centre