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The Little Match Girl Passion
Cryptic’s fiercely poignant, multi-disciplinary presentation of a David Lang double bill, directed by Josh Armstrong.
"a breathtaking and timeless piece of theatre." ***** Edinburghguide.com
”I went to see The Little Match Girl - it was absolutely stunning! I got shivers throughout.” Audience member
Lang’s Pulitzer Prize winning The Little Match Girl Passion combines Hans Christian Anderson’s heartbreaking tale with J.S. Bach’s St Matthews Passion. In a unique presentation of this previously un-staged masterpiece, vocal ensemble, percussion and dancer bring the story of the little match girl to life.
world to come is Lang’s breathtaking interpretation of man’s journey from the physical to the spiritual world of the afterlife. Performed by Southbank Centre Artist in Residence and world class cellist Oliver Coates, this atmospheric piece will be accompanied by commissioned visuals from Irish video artist Jack Phelan.
‘drives like an emotional dagger towards the heart.’ ***** The Scotsman
The Little Match Girl Passion features dancer Emma Snellgrove and singers Nicola Corbishley, Clare Wilkinson, Chris Watson and Jimmy Holliday.
Gareth Vile of The Skinny will be leading a post-show discussion with director Josh Armstrong on Friday 11th November at The Tron Theatre and Tuesday the 22nd November at The Traverse Theatre.
Download a pdf version of the programme
LMGP Programme
world to come
This double bill will also include a performance of David Lang's beautiful piece world to come, performed by Southbank Centre Artist in Residence, Oliver Coates. Watch the teaser for this event above.