A Tale of Two Cities

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Full Length Musical, Drama / 6f, 13m

A Tale of Two Cities (libretto)
A musical adaptation based on the novel by Charles Dickens
Book by Dave Ross and Vivienne Carter, music and lyrics by Dave Ross, Neil Parker and Michael Mullane

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Cast Size

6f, 13m
Subgenre

Adaptations (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences, Period
Target Audience
- Adult
- Senior
- Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Description

Dickens's novel of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities, is brought vividly to life in this musical adaptation, which was successfully premiéred at the Thameside Youth Theatre in January 1990. The famous story of Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, the French aristocrat and English lawyer caught up in a deadly feud between the embittered Defarges and the cruel Marquis d'Evrémonde, is told swiftly and excitingly in scenes ranging from quiet country gardens to the storming of the Bastille. The songs, romantic, reflective and stirring by turns, heighten the drama and emotional thrust of this epic story, resulting in a work of great power.

Considerations

Performing Groups

Cautions

Mild Adult Themes

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Specifics

Details

Time Period: 18th Century

Casting

6f, 13m

Cast Attributes

Expandable casting

M15 F6 and Chorus (doubling possible)

Casting Notes

Suitable for performances by youth or adult groups, A Tale of Two Cities provides many opportunities for chorus work and stage spectacle.

Music

Vocal Demands: Moderate
Orchestra Size: Medium

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Conductor score

Guitar

Cello

Bass

Tuba

Flute

Percussion

Timpani

Keyboard 1

Keyboard 2

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities