Saul
Synopsis
Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.
Top Cast
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Ivor Bolton
Conductor
Lucy Crowe
Merab
Sophie Bevan
Michal
Christopher Purves
Saul/Apparition of Samuel
Iestyn Davies
David
Paul Appleby
Jonathan
Benjamin Hulett
Abner/High Priest/Amalekite/Doeg
John Graham-Hall
Witch of Endor
Alison Bury
Orchestra Leader
Jeremy Bines
Chorus Master
Otis-Cameron Carr
Dancer
Robin Gladwin
Dancer
Ellyn Hebron
Dancer
Thomas Herron
Dancer
Merry Holden
Dancer
Edwin Ray
Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barrie Kosky, François Roussillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Jennens
- Original Score
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Original Title
- Saul
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera, François Roussillon, Sky Arts, sonostream.tv
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barrie Kosky, François Roussillon
Charles Jennens
Georg Friedrich Händel
Lionel Martin
George Bruell
Department Leadership Roster
Barrie Kosky
Director
Katrin Lea Tag
Production Design
George Bruell
Producer
François Roussillon
Director
Lionel Martin
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Saul.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saul about?
Glyndebourne's Saul stole the summer and had critics raving. The Guardian (****) applauded virtuoso stagecraft from director Barrie Kosky in his debut production there, calling the show a theatrical and musical feast of energetic choruses, surreal choreography and gorgeous singing. For The Independent, which ranked it amongst five top classical and opera performances of 2015, there was no praise too high for the cast. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Ivor Bolton sparkles from the pit with period panache, and designer Katrin Lea Tag's exuberant costumes (The Times ****) set the Old Testament story in Handel's time, with a witty twinge of the contemporary.
Who directed Saul?
Saul was directed by Barrie Kosky, François Roussillon.
Who stars in Saul?
The principal cast of Saul includes Ivor Bolton, Lucy Crowe, Sophie Bevan, Christopher Purves, Iestyn Davies.
When was Saul released and how long is it?
Saul was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Saul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saul was composed by Georg Friedrich Händel.