Step into Ramrod—a fantasy world and empire in decline; where fables and myths become a manifesto for survival. The piece reimagines the history of the world in an explosive baroque fantasia—a celebration of sex, pleasure and queer communities.
Commissioned by Factory International, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, the Bregenzer Festspiele, the Southbank Centre, London, and NYU Skirball, in collaboration with the Holland Festival. A production of Factory International for the Manchester International Festival. By kind permission of Nightboat Books, New York (rights holder).
PREMIERE 27 July 2023 – 8.00 p.m.
DURATION approx. 90 minutes (no intermission)
Music theater (2023)
Libretto by Ted Huffmann based on Larry Mitchell’s novel of the same name with illustrations by Ned Asta (1977)
Austrian premiere
In English with German surtitles
Recommended for people aged 16 and above
Cast
Composer Philip Venables
Stage Director Ted Huffman
Musical Director Yshani Perinpanayagam
Costume Designer, Choreographer Theo Clinkard
Stage Designer Rosie Elnile
Sound Director Simon Hendry
Dramaturge Scottee
With Kerry Bursey, Jacob Garside, Katherine Goforth, Kit Green, Conor Gricmanis, Deepa Johnny, Mariamielle Lamagat, Eric Lamb, Themba Mvula, Yshani Perinpanayagam, Meriel Price, Collin Shay, Joy Smith, Sally Swanson and Yandass
