The Hunting of the Snark (musical) facts for kids
The Hunting of the Snark is a musical based on Lewis Carroll's 1876 poem The Hunting of the Snark, written by composer Mike Batt.
Album and DVD
In November 2010, Mike Batt's company Dramatico Entertainment released the original record album from 1986, together with a DVD of the Royal Albert Hall concert from 1987. A sheet music folio of the original album was released to coincide with the 2010 DVD/CD release.
Cast:
- Mike Batt, The Boots
- Cliff Richard, The Bellman (album only)
- Billy Connolly, The Bellman (DVD only)
- Roger Daltrey, The Barrister
- Justin Hayward, The Butcher
- John Hurt, The Narrator
- Julian Lennon, The Baker
- Captain Sensible, The Billiard Marker
- Midge Ure, The Banker
- Deniece Williams, The Beaver
Synopsis
The Hunting of the Snark tells the tale of several characters who go on a sea journey, searching for a mythical creature called "The Snark", whatever it may be, for the Snark is different things to each of the characters. The Baker's uncle once told him, "If your Snark be a Boojum! ... You will softly and suddenly vanish away, And never be met with again!". Through this journey relationships develop, tensions rise and the Baker's worst nightmare comes true.
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Creative team
- Mike Batt - Writer / Designer / Director
- Jamie Hayes - Co-Director
- Andrew Bridge - Lighting
- Jo-Anne Robinson - Choreographer
- Kim Baker - Associate Costume Designer
- Derek Healey - Projection Programming and Development
- John Delnero - Sound Designer
- Chris Slingsby - Audio Visual Supervisor
- Timothy Skelly - Assistant Electrician
Original London cast
- David McCallum, Lewis Carroll
- Kenny Everett, Billiard Marker
- Philip Quast, Bellman
- Mark McGann, Baker
- David Firth, Banker
- Roni Hart, Beaver
- Peter Ledbury, Broker
- Allan Love, Barrister
- Gary Martin, Bishop
- John Partridge, Butcher
- Jae Alexander, Bandmaster / Associate Musical Director
- Mike Batt's Official Website
- The Hunting of The Snark at IMDb
