Songs from a Hotel Bedroom 2010
Nigel Richards and Frances Ruffelle
It is 1949 and in the stylish and sophisticated atmosphere of post-war New York, Angélique is in a hotel room reflecting upon her brief but passionate love affair with songwriter Dan. Reliving the memories of their liaison she reflects upon how her life has changed through the highs and lows, their joys, ambitions, travels and separation. This enchanting new production unfolds through the bittersweet love songs of Kurt Weill’s American repertoire (including September Song, Speak Low and I’m a Stranger Here Myself ) and the sensuous mischief of tango dance.
Songs from a Hotel Bedroom
Shown at Watford Palace Theatre, Ipswich New Wolsey and four sell out performances at the Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
Music by Kurt Weill arranged by James Holmes
Scenario Kate Flatt and Peter Rowe
Directed by Kate Flatt
Design Chloe Lamford
Lighting Anna Watson
Assistant Choreographer Amir Giles
Sound Al Ashford
Poducer Fiona Mason at SEGUE http://www.segue.org.uk
Photography Alex Rumfeld and Caroline True
Reviews
"smart, elegant & sophisticated, SONGS FROM A HOTEL BEDROOM threads a dreamlike canvas of movement through the songs via two dancers". Mark Shenton, The Stage Oct 15th 2010 via Tweetdeck.
"Kate Flatt's stylish staging, set in various New York hotels and rehearsal rooms in the late forties brings Kurt Weill's melodic Broadway gems back to vibrant theatrical life, set against a tender tale of mature love won and tragically lost, plus a youthful tango pairing to explore the sensuous undertow. "
John Thaxter The Stage
Dancers Amir Giles and Tara Pilbrow.
Frances Ruffelle
Amir Giles and Tara Pilbrow
Frances Ruffelle with Steve Pretty and Dai Pritchard