Project Detail

Pale Shadows

Synopsis

Pale Shadows is told through the eyes of a young storyteller. She reveals the story of Bradamante who travels to a magical island to reclaim her lost lover Ruggeiro from the enchantress Alcina. This is a rich visionary approach to Handel’s opera Alcina, which explores the intrigue and turmoil of love.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
56 mins
Format
HD Video
Director
Nichola Bruce, Sam Sharples
Producer
Nichola Bruce
Co-Producer
Sam Sharples
Executive Producer
Nichola Bruce
Editor
Sam Sharples
Screenwriter
Nichola Bruce
Director of Photography
Sam Sharples
Production Designer
Annie Millar
Sound
Sam Sharples
Composer
Adapted from Handel by Peter Foggitt
Principal cast
Storyteller - Naomi Costigan, Alcina - Penelope Randall-Davis, Morgana - Carleen Ebbs, Bradamante - Aino Konkka, Ruggiero - Krysia Mansfield, Oberto - Anna Bolton, Oronte - Nikos Painezis, Atlante - Antoine Salmon, Vagabond / Clarinet - Andrew Sparling, A

Production Status

Production Company

Inbetween Space

West Hill Pavilion Workshop
Old Town
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3JA

Sales Company

NIchola Bruce

Inbetween Space
West Hill Pavilion Workshop
Old Town
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 3JA

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