The Telephone
Synopsis
A witty, modern digital adaptation of Gian Carlo Menotti’s 1947 one-act romantic comedy opera, relocated from its original Manhattan setting to the bar of the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh. Earnestly lovable Ben attempts to propose marriage to Lucy before catching a train at Waverley Station, but his stuttering efforts are constantly frustrated by her complete obsession with her mobile phone. Commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival for the 'My Light Shines On' lockdown project.
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EIF 2020 | The Telephone by Gian Carlo Menotti
Type: Clip • Published 2020-09-01
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August 8, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisy Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Score
- Gian Carlo Menotti
- Original Title
- The Telephone
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Scottish Opera
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisy Evans
Gian Carlo Menotti
Gian Carlo Menotti
Carlo D'Alessandro
Andrew Lockyer
Department Leadership Roster
Daisy Evans
Director
Andrew Lockyer
Producer
Gian Carlo Menotti
Original Music Composer
Carlo D'Alessandro
Director of Photography
Gian Carlo Menotti
Writer
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What is The Telephone about?
A witty, modern digital adaptation of Gian Carlo Menotti’s 1947 one-act romantic comedy opera, relocated from its original Manhattan setting to the bar of the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh. Earnestly lovable Ben attempts to propose marriage to Lucy before catching a train at Waverley Station, but his stuttering efforts are constantly frustrated by her complete obsession with her mobile phone. Commissioned by the Edinburgh International Festival for the 'My Light Shines On' lockdown project.
Who directed The Telephone?
The Telephone was directed by Daisy Evans.
Who stars in The Telephone?
The principal cast of The Telephone includes Soraya Mafi, Jonathan McGovern, Hannah Birkin.
When was The Telephone released and how long is it?
The Telephone was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Telephone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Telephone was composed by Gian Carlo Menotti.