Saul(2016)
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.
Saul (2016) is a music and drama film directed by Barrie Kosky, released on May 27, 2016 with a runtime of 3h 5m. It stars Ivor Bolton, Lucy Crowe, Sophie Bevan and Christopher Purves.
- Director:
- Barrie Kosky
- Writers:
- Charles Jennens
- Producers:
- George Bruell
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Martin
- Production:
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera, François Roussillon, Sky Arts, sonostream.tv
- Status:
- Released
Saul Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ivor Bolton
as Conductor
Lucy Crowe
as Merab
- Sophie Bevan
Sophie Bevan
as Michal
Christopher Purves
as Saul/Apparition of Samuel
Iestyn Davies
as David
Paul Appleby
as Jonathan
Benjamin Hulett
as Abner/High Priest/Amalekite/Doeg
John Graham-Hall
as Witch of Endor
- Alison Bury
Alison Bury
as Orchestra Leader
- Jeremy Bines
Jeremy Bines
as Chorus Master
- Otis-Cameron Carr
Otis-Cameron Carr
as Dancer
- Robin Gladwin
Robin Gladwin
as Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Barrie Kosky, written by Charles Jennens, produced by George Bruell.
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Saul – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Saul?
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The main cast of Saul (2016) includes Ivor Bolton, Lucy Crowe, Sophie Bevan, Christopher Purves and Iestyn Davies. The film was directed by Barrie Kosky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Saul released?
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Saul was released on May 27, 2016 and runs for 3h 5m.