The Official She Premiere!
The band will perform 'She', the rock opera on 31st October 2007 at the Wyspianski Theatre, Katowice, Poland. This musical version of 'She' is based on the classic novel of the same name by Victorian adventure writer H. Rider Haggard. The concert will be filmed for the future DVD release, which will accompany the 2 CD album set, due for release on 21st January 2008.
The Theatre
The marvelous Wyspianski Theatre is celebrating one hundred years, this year, so we are excited to be a part of their schedule. The wonderful architecture, and intimate atmosphere makes this the perfect venue for this Caamora production.
The Concert
The Caamora performance will take place after appearances by Pallas and The Oliver Wakeman Band. The show starts at 5.30pm. First The Oliver Wakeman Band, then Pallas and finally Caamora.
The Show
The stage show will feature a semi-dramatic performance from the singers, alongside the forceful musical abilities of the band. There will be a lavish combination of projections and lighting, with some scenery and costume to help capture the atmosphere of this great adventure story.
The Line Up
Final negotiations are still underway, but most of the positions have been filled. Here's how it looks:
The Cast:
Ayesha - Agnieszka Swita
Leo - Clive Nolan
Holly - Alan Reed
Ustane - Christina Booth
The Choir will be provided by fourteen singers from Katowice.
The Musicians:
First Guitars - Mark Westwood
Second Guitars - Martin Bowen
Bass - John Jowitt
First keyboards - Richard West
Second Keyboards - Steve Williams
Drums and Percussion - Scott Higham
Still to come will be Horn, Oboe and Cello.
More info including travel en hotel options: http://caamora.net/she-concert.htm (http://caamora.net/she-concert.htm)
What a program! Tremendous! Hope the Poles appreciate it.
So Clive found not only one keyboard player, but two. After all, there must be a lot of musicians who want to work with such an eminence as Clive.
Nicky.
I think a proper ' 8)' is in order. :D