SALOME

This is an abridged, fast paced version of Oscar Wilde’s dramatic, poetic retelling of the famous Biblical story. There are some very interesting parts and overall it is quite effective for what it is trying to do though slightly disappointing.

The dominant visual theme for this compelling production is red .Blood red. This is a new production by Gale Edwards for Opera Australia of the controversial 1906 Richard Strauss opera SALOME, based on Oscar Wilde’s play of the Biblical story