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
Videos
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 |
With the financial support of: Arts Council of England, Arts Council of Wales, Colwinston Charitable Trust, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Oakdale Trust

Reviews
South Wales Argus (Nigel Jarrett)
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