Casanova
2007
Synopsis
The year is 1755 and a strange series of events has broken out across Europe. In Flanders, baker’s bread rises without yeast; in Padua a church service is interrupted as an entire female congregation goes into labour; whilst in Cirencester, several magistrates are seen cavorting naked on St Swithin’s Day. Could Casanova be the cause of these provocative miracles? In this startlingly fresh look at the world’s most notorious lover, Casanova became a woman. Created by Carol Ann Duffy, one of the UK’s most celebrated poets, and featuring Hayley Carmichael in the title role, Casanova saw Told by an Idiot return to the Lyric Hammersmith taking audiences on a scandalously funny and passionate ride with the irresistible seducer. Co-produced with West Yorkshire Playhouse and Lyric Hammersmith and funded by Arts Council England.
Creative team
Directed by Paul Hunter, Designed by Naomi Wilkinson, Lighting by Colin Grenfell, Original music by Iain Johnstone Cast: Hayley Carmichael, Richard Clews, Johannes Flaschberger, Martin Hyder, Catherine Marmier, Carolina Valdes, Tonin Zefi
Dates
Autumn 2007
12th - 29th September: West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
w/c 8th October: Warwick Arts Centre w/c 22nd October: Northern Stage, Newcastle
w/c 29th October: Liverpool Playhouse Theatre 6th – 24th November Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
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