The Seven Deadly Sins/The Human Voice Tickets
Opens 11th September
This double bill of short operas by Brecht & Weill and Poulenc & Cocteau creates a psychological portrait of one woman on the edge.
The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice in London
Extraordinary literary icons collaborate with celebrated composers in The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice, an astonishing double bill featuring work by Kurt Weill with Bertolt Brecht and Francis Poulenc with Jean Cocteau. The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice pairs two one-act operas to create a stunning portrayal of one woman driven to the edge. Coming to the Charing Cross Theatre, a short walk from the Strand, for ten performances only, you won't want to miss this unforgettable show. Secure your tickets today.
About The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice
This remarkable double-bill combines two short operas to create a startling portrait of one woman pushed to the psychological brink.
The Seven Deadly Sins has music by Kurt Weill, with a libretto by Bertolt Brecht. A sharply satirical portrayal of ambition, the opera follows Anna as she is sent on an epic quest across America to find the money to fund the building of her family home. As Anna embarks on her odyssey, her personality splits in two as her morality battles against her willingness to sacrifice her beliefs for monetary gain. The opera's score draws influence from 1930s American Jazz and the Weimar Cabaret.
The Human Voice has music by Francis Poulenc and a libretto by Jean Cocteau. This one-woman opera unfolds over the course of a single phone call - the last communication of a doomed love affair. Devastating, tender and with an innovative score that echoes human speech patterns, The Human Voice asks how you say goodbye to someone who is no longer there?
The History of The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice
The Seven Deadly Sins is the final collaboration between Weill and Brecht, best known for their work together on The Threepenny Opera, and was written in 1932, after both had fled Nazi Germany, as a commission by Englishman Edward James. The production was originally staged as a ‘sung ballet’ with a dancer and singer performing as the two sides of Anna.
The Human Voice was created by Francis Poulenc in 1958, based on Cocteau’s 1930 play of the same name. Cocteau, along with French soprano Denise Duval, collaborated with Poulenc on adapting the script, which premiered in 1959 at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, with Duval in the lead role of Elle.
The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice Cast
- Anna/Elle - Katherine McIndoe
The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice Creative Team
The Seven Deadly Sins has music by Kurt Weill with a libretto by Bertolt Brecht. The long-term collaborators were best known for their work together on The Threepenny Opera and Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny. The English translation is by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.H. Auden and poet, librettist and translator Chester Kallman. The musical director for The Seven Deadly Sins is Elspeth Wilkes.
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The Human Voice has music by Francis Poulenc (Gloria, Dialogues des Carmélites) and a libretto by filmmaker and playwright Jean Cocteau (Les Enfants Terribles, Beauty and the Beast), with an English translation by Joseph Machlis. The musical director for The Human Voice is Adrian Salinero.
Alejandro Bonatto (Rebecca, Il ritorno D’Ulisse in Patria) directs both productions in the double bill.
Tickets for The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice
This remarkable double bill explores ambition, love and loss with two short works by literary and operatic icons. Running for a strictly limited season with only ten performances, allow yourself to be drawn in to the psyche of one woman who is pushed to the brink. Book Tickets for The Seven Deadly Sins / The Human Voice at Charing Cross Theatre today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Seven Deadly Sins/Human Voice playing in London?
The Seven Deadly Sins/The Human Voice is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NG.
What is the age recommendation for Seven Deadly Sins/Human Voice?
Seven Deadly Sins/Human Voice is best for age 12+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
Can I buy tickets for The Seven Deadly Sins/The Human Voice at the box office?
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