Saul (2016): Cast
Saul is a 2016 music drama directed by François Roussillon and Barrie Kosky, starring Alison Bury as Orchestra Leader, Iestyn Davies and Edwin Ray. It runs 3 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 5m (185 min)
- Directors
- François Roussillon and Barrie Kosky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Glyndebourne Festival Opera
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saul About?
The premise of Saul without spoilers.
A critically acclaimed production, this opera follows the Old Testament story of Saul, Handel’s powerful work brought to life with striking visuals and energetic performances. Praised for its virtuoso stagecraft and surreal choreography, director Barrie Kosky’s debut at Glyndebourne features gorgeous singing and vibrant costumes that blend Handel’s time with a touch of the contemporary. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment delivers a sparkling performance, contributing to a theatrical and musical feast that captivated audiences and earned widespread acclaim.
Saul Cast & Characters
Alison Bury leads the cast as Orchestra Leader, with Iestyn Davies as David and Edwin Ray as Dancer. Directed by François Roussillon and Barrie Kosky; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director François Roussillon
- Co-director Barrie Kosky
- Alison Bury as Orchestra Leader
- Iestyn Davies as David
- Edwin Ray as Dancer
- Christopher Purves as Saul/Apparition of Samuel
Also Starring in Saul
· 12 more- John Graham-Hall Witch of Endor
- Sophie Bevan Michal
- Paul Appleby Jonathan
- Ivor Bolton Conductor
- Lucy Crowe Merab
- Benjamin Hulett Abner/High Priest/Amalekite/Doeg
- Jeremy Bines Chorus Master
- Otis-Cameron Carr Dancer
- Robin Gladwin Dancer
- Ellyn Hebron Dancer
- Thomas Herron Dancer
- Merry Holden Dancer
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Saul FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Saul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saul?
Saul runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
When was Saul released?
Saul was released on May 27, 2016.
Who directed Saul?
Saul was directed by François Roussillon and Barrie Kosky.
More films by François Roussillon Who is in the cast of Saul?
Saul stars Alison Bury as Orchestra Leader, Iestyn Davies as David and Edwin Ray as Dancer, among 16 credited actors.
Does Saul have a post-credit scene?
No. Saul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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