"Vincent - Prisoner of a Dream" is the captivating new musical from composers Neil Keveren and Christopher Skornia. Exploring the turbulent mind of world-renowned painter Vincent van Gogh, this powerful sung-through performance contrasts the darker and lighter elements of his dramatic life. These range emotionally from deep, poignant and passionate to witty and downright bawdy! .....

 

Background

The show has been extensively workshopped and successfully performed to sell-out audiences at a small theatre west of London and has received impressive local reviews. This musical has the ability to move an audience with its heartfelt melodies, whilst taking them on a rollercoaster of emotions through his colourful life.
The full piano score combined with a young and vibrant cast has proved that an orchestra is not essential. Written at present for a cast of 18 including one child, with some members taking on more than one role, this could easily be reduced for smaller companies to no detrimental effect.
It is preferable that all cast members have soloist capabilities and experience of holding harmony parts within the ensemble choir. Choreography is an integral part of the show though dramatic movement, as opposed to dance routines, is the writers’ intention.
The show is written so that the cast move their own props within the action and at no time are there interruptions for scene changes,
The simple set design is adaptable for varying stage sizes, and the colourful scenery required to complete the spectacle can be projected utilising the artist’s own incredible masterpieces. The writers can provide the images on disc in sequence.

Uncover more layers in the world of "Vincent" by clicking the links below.

Synopsis ...... News ...... Contact ...... Music ...... Visuals ...... Composers ...... Friends