NewsThe Verdict: Critics Review Tori Amos and Samuel Adamson Musical The Light Princess in LondonThe world premiere of The Light Princess, a new musical with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Tori Amos and book and lyrics by Samuel Adamson, officially opened at the National's Lyttelton Theatre Oct. 9.
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Playbill Staff
October 10, 2013
Nick Hendrix
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Described in press materials as a "dark fairytale about grief, rebellion and the power of love," it is directed by Marianne Elliott, most recently represented in London by Sweet Bird of Youth at the Old Vic and the ongoing West End transfers of the National Theatre's productions of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and War Horse.
The show is "set in opposing kingdoms where a princess and a prince who had lost their mothers live. Althea, unable to cry, became light with grief and floated, and so was locked away. Digby became so heavy-hearted that he could never smile, and so was trained as a warrior. One day, he declares war. Althea is forced out of hiding and down to ground but, in defiance of her father, she escapes, only to encounter the solemn prince on contested land. Beside a lake the warring heirs begin a passionate and illicit affair. But for Althea to find real love, she must first confront the world’s darkness and face her own deepest fears."
The critics have filed their reviews and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Click through to read them all. Playbill.com will continue to update our list as the reviews come in.
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A First Look at Tori Amos Musical The Light Princess at London's National Theatre
A First Look at Tori Amos Musical The Light Princess at London's National Theatre
The world premiere of The Light Princess, a new musical with music and lyrics by Tori Amos and book and lyrics by Samuel Adamson, began performances Sept. 25, prior to an official opening Oct. 9 at the National's Lyttelton Theatre, continuing in repertoire through early 2014. Read the Playbill.com story.
