Children of Eden
Book by John Caird
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby
Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine
Dates: Thursday 5th June to Saturday 7th June.
Times: All evening performances will begin at 19:30. All matinee performances will begin at 14:30. Please note that matinee performances will take place on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June.
Venue: Bellairs Theatre, Ivy Arts Centre
Duration: Approximately 2hrs
GENERAL BOOKINGS FOR THIS PRODUCTION WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY 1st MAY AT 12:00PM
Synopsis: Children of Eden is a musical by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and John Caird (Les Miserables, Spirited Away), that explores the timeless themes of family, generational conflict, and the complexities of human nature. Inspired by the biblical story of Genesis, the musical delves into the universal struggles between parents and children, focusing on the emotions and relationships that shape our lives.
The story centres on the dynamic between parents and their children as they navigate love, mistakes, and the consequences of their actions. At the heart of the musical is the conflict between freedom and responsibility, as characters make choices that define their futures and the future of those they love. As the generations move forward, each character must confront their own desires, flaws, and the impact of their decisions on their families.
Children of Eden blends powerful music and poignant storytelling to reflect on the challenges of parenthood, the pain of letting go, and the hope for understanding and reconciliation across generations and races. It highlights the emotional journey of finding one's place in the world while struggling with the expectations and legacies of the past.
Children of Eden is performed by the MA and MFA1 Musical Theatre students, an international cast at GSA. Countries represented on stage include China, Holland, Luxemburg, Germany, Ireland, USA, Canada and Australia.
Genre: Musical
Age recommendation: Ages 8 and above. Contains scenes of mild threat and conflict
Themes: Family, generational conflict, freedom, and responsibility
Setting: A future or a past, with a slightly steampunk essence
This live production features MA and MFA Musical Theatre students in collaboration with BA Theatre Production and MA Stage Management students.
Director: Nicolas Scrivens
Musical Director: Kevin Michael Cripps
Choreographer: Taira Foo
Set Designer: Ben Rogers
Costume Designer: Zoe Murdoch
Lighting Designer: Ben Rogers
Associate Lighting Designer: Michael Fox
Sound Designer: Mick Livermore
Video Designer: Ben Rogers
If you require accessible seating or have any other enquiries including booking difficulties, please email:
[email protected] or call 01483 686876.
This amateur production of 'Children of Eden' is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk
