Dreams of Peace and Freedom
English Cabaret with C theatre (UK)
Returning to the Edinburgh Fringe as the 75th anniversary of ECHR
approaches, this widely-acclaimed performance with a backdrop of archive
film explores the birth of modern human rights after World War II
through the eyes of Nuremberg prosecutor and ECHR champion, David
Maxwell Fyfe. His words intertwine with Sue Casson’s original and
ethereal musical settings of the poets who inspired him on his journey
along his mythical stream of natural law from Nuremberg to Strasbourg.
One
of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard… Sublime. A secular hymn
for humanity’ (MusicalTalk.com).
‘A very necessary story….
Brilliantly performed’ (Derek Awards).
Conceived and
directed by | Tom Blackmore
Musical settings by | Sue Casson
Cast
David
Maxwell Fyfe | Robert Blackmore
Sylvia Maxwell Fyfe | Lily Casson
Narrator
| Sue Casson
Sung by Lily and Sue Casson
Violin | Mary
Young
Cello | Fraser Bowles
Piano | Sue Casson
Projections
Stills
| Lily Casson Blackmore
Video | Robert Blackmore
Edited by Robert
and Tom Blackmore
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Author Sue Casson and Tom Blackmore
Language Performed in English
Dates 17 and 18 August 2024
Format Live in-person
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Musicals and Opera
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£13.00 -
17-18 August 2024 -
50 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora -
main house -
12+ (guidance) -
Distressing Audio-Visual Content
