A Hans Christian Anderson story about an Emperor who was imprisoned in his own palace.
Because he thought he was so imporant, and no one was worthy enough to look on his face, speak with him or even touch him, the Emperor grew up to be become a very lonely man. One day, he hears a nightingale’s song in the woods and thought to himself that is was the most beautiful sound in teh world. He orders his couriters to capture the bird and upon its capture, he puts it into a cage. The Nightingale begs to be free.
Credits
- Director
- Peter Wilson & Noriko Nishimoto
- Devisor
- Peter Wilson & Noriko Nishimoto
- Designer
- Peta Matasek
History
1989 Premiere Season
1990
1993 Hyogo Cultural Centre
1995
1996
1995 Performers
Noriko Nishimoto
Frank Italiano
Peter Wilson