For Earth’s Sake at Great Green Barn Theatre presents
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An Exquisite Harmony

The Lives, Loves and Music of
Robert & Clara Schumann & Johannes Brahms
​Written & Directed by Christopher Kent
With Christopher Kent, Sarah Sherborne,
& Gamal Khamis (piano)​

Audience comments:

"Will live long in the memory"

"Truly memorable and deeply moving"

"Brilliant - a magnificent triumph"

"Wonderfully life and love-affirming"​

When composer Robert Schumann tried to commit suicide in 1854 and was subsequently committed to an asylum, his wife Clara, celebrated across Europe as a virtuoso concert pianist, was left at home with their six young children. The young Johannes Brahms had just been introduced to the family and rushed to offer his support to Clara. What happened next has been the subject of speculation ever since. Clara was later to describe their relationship as “an exquisite harmony of souls”. 

In the latest of their acclaimed collaborations, actor Christopher Kent and classical pianist Gamal Khamis are joined by actress Sarah Sherborne for the compelling and moving story of one of music’s great love triangles, told through the diaries, letters and sublime music of all three composers.
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Following the performance and interval, Christopher, Sarah and Gamal will be interviewed about how this fascinating piece came about, and performing this fabulous play.
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Christopher Kent has appeared on stage, screen and radio in a wide range of roles from Shakespeare to contemporary drama. London theatre appearances have included Cyrano de Bergerac with Robert Lindsay at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Government Inspector with Timothy Spall at Greenwich Theatre. Live performances of epic story-telling and poetry have been widely acclaimed.  Christopher is also one of the UK's leading voice actors and is regularly heard on commercials, documentaries, film trailers and literary recordings.

Sarah Sherborne‘s extensive TV appearances include Birds of a Feather (ITV), House of Elliot (BBC), ‘Allo ‘Allo (BBC) and Goodbye Mr Chips (BBC) and she has appeared widely on stage, with seasons at Derby, Colchester, Nottingham, Cheltenham and Bristol Old Vic.
​Her voice is familiar from countless audiobook, commercial and documentary recordings including narration for the current Empire Builders series on Sky History.

​Described by The Times as a pianist with "formidable keyboard skills", Gamal Khamis first performed at the Wigmore Hall at the age of ten, and he has since appeared at Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Sage Gateshead, as well as all over Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He has won major prizes at the Royal Over-Seas League Music.

DATE & TIME
Sunday 24 November 2024, 7.30pm

DETAILS:
Venue:  Great Green Barn Theatre, Upper House Lane (Run Common Road end), Shamley Green, GU5 0SX
Performance Length:  2 Hours 25 Mins (including 30 Min interval)
BOOK:  ONLINE - CLICK HERE
Book in Person: at For Earth’s Sake shop
Call, Text or WhatsApp: Vanessa on 07973 531259
Price*:  £24, Restricted View £16
* Plus £1 GGB Restoration Fee​
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