Der Vampyr
Arcola Theatre (Grimeborn) - August 2024
Bloodily Ever After!
The opera was composed by Heinrich Marschner in 1828, and its plot has its origins in the short story The Vampyre, written by John William Polidori, putting it right at the heart of the gothic genre.
This is a hilarious and gory feminist retelling of this bloody tale, touching on themes of consent, agency and toxic masculinity.
Cast:
Ruthwen - Giuseppe Pellingra
Malwina - Milena Knaus
Aubrey - Jack Roberts
Emmy - Amber Reeves
Davenaut - Conall O’Neill
Janthe - Madeleine Todd
Georg - Matthew Scott Clark
Vampire Master - Gráinne Gillis
Creative Team:
Director - Julia Mintzer
Conductor & Arranger - Kelly Lovelady
Designer - Charles Ogilvie
Lighting Design - Will Alder
Associate Director & Fight Choreographer - Jonny Danciger
Producer - Helene Mathiesen
Stage Manager - Vendy Pospisilova
Orchestra
Piano/Harmonium - Jasmin Allpress
Cello - Niki Moosavi
Double Bass - Adam Storey
Sousaphone - Iain McDonald
Photos: Craig Fuller
