Cast: 3f 11m
Performing rights not held by Nick Hern Books
1 Mar 1995Size: 216mm x 138mm£14.99
Passion
Paperback £14.99
A musical based on a 19th-century Italian novel, Passion tells of the consequences of a sickly woman's love for a handsome young army captain. From the award-winning writing partnership behind Sunday in the Park with George and Into the Woods.
Best Musical, Evening Standard Awards 2010
Giorgio is a lusty officer in the Italian army, transferred to a remote outpost under the watchful eye of Colonel Ricci. Ricci's ward, Fosca, is a sickly and unattractive girl, who falls heavily in love with Giorgio at first sight. This is a love so compelling that she gradually wins the young officer over – but at what cost?
'Beautifully communicates the unstoppable force of passion'
Guardian'A masterpiece'
Daily Telegraph'hypnotic, rigorous, very risky – a major work'
New York Times'There's plenty of passion in Sondheim's steamy tale of desire and rejection'
Daily MailCast: 3f 11m
Performing rights not held by Nick Hern Books
1 Mar 1995Size: 216mm x 138mm£14.99