The son of Catherine the Great, who has been locked away since childhood, is set upon the throne of Russia knowing only his name
A visceral operatic parable about the corruptions of power, this chamber opera was adapted by Louis Nowra from his 1977 play of the same name.
1977: Nimrod Downstairs, Sydney; 25 February (music composed by Sarah de Jong)
- Director John Bell
- Cast: Robert Alexander, Bill Conn, Robert Fagetter, Jane Harders, Tony Sheldon, Greg Zuckerman.
2016: Old Fitzroy Theatre : 15-19 July 2016
Directed by Phil Rouse
With Annie Byron, Julian Garner, Emily Goddard, Nicholas Papademetriou, Anthony Gooley, Francesa Savige, and Damien Strouthos
Designers: Anna Gardiner & Martelle Hunt
Lighting Designer: Sian James-Holland
Sound Designer: Katelyn Shaw
Production Manager: Amy Burkett
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A review of the 1993 Hoy Polloy Players production (Carlton Courthouse, Melbourne; 10-19 June).