Drama News
Pippin
The set is in, the lights are up, the costumes are here, and the company of PIPPIN move into the technical and dress rehearsal stages over the weekend in readiness for Opening Night on Wednesday 12 November.
SCEGGS Drama will be presenting Stephen Scwartz’s Pippin in Week 5. The production will play from
Wednesday 12 November to Friday 14 November at 7pm, and Saturday 15 November at 1pm
Venue is the St Peter’s Playhouse
Pippin tells the story of young Prince Pippin, the child of Emperor Charlemagne, who is on a journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Various paths are navigated – war, hedonism, politics, and domestic life – but none seem to be fulfilling. The narrative is presented by a mysterious troupe of performers led by the charismatic Leading Players, who guide Pippin and the audience through the story.
When Pippin first premiered in 1972, America was in the throes of global social upheaval. The Vietnam War, the rise of the counterculture, the sexual revolution, the civil rights movement, the women’s liberation movement, and the search for spiritual renewal defined the era. Young people rejected the status quo and pursued alternative ways of living, seeking authenticity in communes, protest movements, and Eastern philosophies. Stephen Schwartz and Bob Fosse’s musical captured this restless spirit: a story about a young person who yearns for meaning.
We have created an engaging immersive experience which promises to be visceral and exciting, challenging actors and audience alike.
The company is comprised of:
| Pippin: | Josephine Grayden |
| The Leading Players: | Juliette Clark, Ollie Bailey, Kiran Gallego |
| Catherine: | Camille Asher |
| Fastrada: | Nancy Newton |
| Berthe: | Eva Ancher |
| Charles: | Lucas Knox |
| Lewis: | Arthur Roger |
| Theo: |
Grace Katear |
Ensemble:
| Florence Furness |
| Zara Anderson |
| Adelaide Gilpin |
| Eva Giurtalis |
| Lily Ranson |
| Katerina Giannikouris |
| Alexandra Millin |
| Frankie Hayes |
| Olive O’Keefe |
| Reina Steiner Carrion |
| Perdita Taylor |
| Charlotte Self |
| Anastasia Kamper |
| Annika Bennett |
| Sky Barrington |
| Arlo Wirisinha |
| Caspar Dive |
We are joined by students from Sydney Grammar, Cranbrook, and Newington.
Access bookings via the link.
We look forward to seeing you at Pippin.
Did You Know?
Bob Fosse won a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy in the same year
American choreographer and dancer Bob Fosse was the first person to win a Tony, an Oscar and an Emmy Award in one year. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Cabaret, the Tony for choreography for Pippin, and two Primetime Emmy Awards for outstanding directing and choreography for Liza with a Z.
Peter Eyers
Head of Drama
