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THE BALLAD OF SALOMON PAVEY

Music arranged by Gordon Roland-Adams, Ralph Allwood and Brian Bennett, book by Jeremy James Taylor and David Drew-Smythe, lyrics by Jeremy James Taylor

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The compelling story of two rival groups of boy actors at court during the reign of the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. Salomon Pavey, an outstanding young actor with a flair for playing the parts of old men, unwittingly becomes involved in the politics of the Royal Court with tragic results - a victim not only of his enemies, but also of his success. A ballad opera that uses popular music of the period, capturing beautifully the spirit of the Elizabethan age.

Principals:

14 (all male cast)

Instrumentation:

flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, percussion, guitar Available with alternative instrumentation of early instruments

 

 

 

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