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Beowulf (Pickering and Cole)

Full-Length Musical, Drama  /  4w, 9m

Ken Pickering, Keith R. Cole

Beowulf (Libretto)
by Keith Cole and Kenneth Pickering

The play tells the story, in the form of a rock musical, of the great hero of Viking times, Beowulf.

Beowulf (Pickering and Cole)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 9m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences, Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary
The first half concentrates on his battle with the loathsome monster, Grendel, and his marriage to Hygd, daughter of the Danish King Hrothgar. The climax of the second part recounts his assault on a fearsome dragon, which results in Beowulf's death. The play ends with the lighting of Beowulf's funeral pyre. The vocal score is available separately. Perusal material available.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
  • Time Period 5th Century / Arthurian
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

  • Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.

Music Rentals

Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime!
15 Piano-Vocal
1 Flute
1 Saxophone/Clarinet
1 Horn
1 Trumpet
1 Guitar
1 Percussion
1 Bass
15 Piano-Vocal
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Authors

Author

Ken Pickering

Author

Keith R. Cole

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