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Stoppard's Pink Floyd Play: Fear, Music, Madness
4 Apr
Summary
- Tom Stoppard wrote a drama for Pink Floyd's album anniversary.
- The play explores themes of fear, philosophy, and madness.
- It weaves together Stoppard's narrative with original music.
As part of the Celebrating Stoppard season, audiences have another opportunity to experience Sir Tom Stoppard's 2013 drama. This unique play was penned to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd's seminal 1973 album, 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'
The celebrated playwright was first approached with the concept of a play based on the album back in 1973. Forty years later, he brought forth a fantastical narrative that explores profound themes of fear, philosophy, and madness. This compelling story is intricately woven together with the beloved original music from the album.
Featured in the production are actors including Amaka Okafor as Emily McCoy, Iwan Rheon as The Boy, and Bill Nighy as Doctor Antrobus / The Witch Finder. Other notable cast members include Rufus Sewell, Adrian Scarborough, Peter Marinker, Robert Blythe, Ben Crowe, and Philippa Stanton.
