A SONG OF SONGS – Middle Eastern Harmonics
A SONG OF SONGS
From an unprecedented collaboration of international artists comes the European premiere of A Song of Songs, a critically acclaimed musical theatre experience, opening at the Park Theatre from Thursday 9 May to Saturday 15 June 2024.
Winner of The San Francisco Critics Award for best new production, comes a play with extraordinary musicality. A Song of Songs fuses a world music score, Middle Eastern harmonics, dazzling choreography and an inspiring story of passion and awakening. Drawing on influences that span continents and millennia – from ancient feminist eroticism to the sounds of modern European Flamenco, Klezmer and the Middle-East; the cast of twelve musicians and performers bring this epic, poetical musical theatre to vibrant life.
A Song of Songs tells the evocative story of a young wife (Ofra Daniel) in a loveless marriage who discovers she has an unseen admirer. Intrigued, she enters into a mysterious and fervent love affair; finding herself in what is a timeless, seductive, soul-searing, rapturous journey of sexual and climatic personal empowerment – or is it love-induced madness…..
Ofra Daniel says: “I want to bring a different musical theatrical experience to audiences, with my first UK production. Poetry is the highest form of expression. It evokes imagery that stirs the senses, opens the mind, and awakens the body.”
A Song of Songs creative team features a multicultural collection of award-winning artists including: prolific actress, writer and composer Ofra Daniel and the Tony Award nominated theatre and opera director Christopher Renshaw (We Will Rock You, Zorro: The Musical, The King and I, Taboo); music by Ofra Daniel (Behind Closed Doors, Edges, What if?, Kassit – The Musical – San Francisco) and Lior Ben-Hur, in collaboration with Ali Paris; whilst new musicians will be creating and jamming their inclusive fusion into the European Premiere 2024. The lyrics are inspired by the most beautiful poetry ever written, A Song Of Songs. Producer for A Song of Songs is John Gertz (Zorro: The Musical) and General Manager is Aria Entertainment’s Katy Lipson (The Addams Family). Further cast and production TBC.
This new production of A Song of Songs is a true multicultural theatrical event. The 2017 San Francisco premiere had audiences on their feet and was hailed as: “extraordinary… lush… this story seems ordained by gods!” – San Francisco Chronicles.
“Jubilant and mournful, it’s a stirring world-music mix” – San Jose Mercury News.
“Daniel is positively hypnotic as Tirza…..The Israeli-born performer almost dares you to look away” – DC Theatre Scene.
A Song of Songs – a unique musical and theatrical experience.
FULL LISTINGS INFORMATION
John Gertz in association with Love Sick Development LLC and Park Theatre
present the European Premiere of
A SONG OF SONGS
at
from
THURSDAY 9 MAY – SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2024
A Song of Songs fuses a world music score, Middle Eastern harmonics, dazzling evocative choreography and an inspiring story of passion and awakening.
PARK200, PARK THEATRE 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP
BOX OFFICE: parktheatre.co.uk/ – 0207 870 6876
Dates
Thursday 9 May 2024 – Saturday 15 June 2024.
Previews: Thursday 9 May – Saturday 11 May
Plays: Thursday 9 May – Saturday 15 June
Press night: Tuesday 14 May 19.00
Performances
Monday – Saturday Evening 19.30
Thursday & Saturday Matinees 15.00
Prices
Previews: £15 – £29.50
Standard: £22.50 – £47.50
65+: £20 – £26.50 (Monday evening and Thursday matinee)
Access: £17.50
Park Up Members (16-26 yrs) – Tickets £10 (available on Band C seats for all perfs)
Group bookings – Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th ticket free. Discount automatically applies in basket.
Booking Fees – Telephone booking fee £3 per transaction applies. All ticket prices inclusive of a £1.50 building levy.
Match Day – Finsbury Park station and the surrounding area can get very busy when Arsenal play at home. These days are highlighted on the schedule.