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Music By Stephen Oliver
Lyrics By Tim Rice
Book/Libretto by: Tim Rice
Opened: October 31, 1983
Theatre: Old Vic Theatre, (London)
Synopsis
A somewhat anachronistic tale based on a story of Richard the Lionheart and his rescue from prison by a faithful troubadour, Blondel.
Blondel is intent on writing a hit rondel to the exclusion of everything else. His efforts at patriotic song writing don't get him very far but Blondel, ever the monarchist, refuses to write music for the usurper of the throne, Prince John. He decides that he should go to Europe to acquaint Richard with what is going on in England under the reign of John and to finance his trip, Blondel takes along his backing group, the Blondettes.
In pursuit of this artiste who is dabbling in politics comes a hired assassin to eliminate Blondel and thus the threat to John's power and ambition. Also following Blondel is his girlfriend, Fiona, who knows the assassin and is trying to get a warning through to Blondel.
Blondel's journeys take him to Austria where the Duke of Austria somehow gets in the way of the assassin's bolt meant for Blondel. Richard is rescued from the prison where he has been incarcerated and is brought back to England in time to save John from having himself crowned King. Blondel is hailed as a star.
Song List
Act 1
- Monks' Introduction
- The Creative Process
- How Long Can Someone Wait
- I'm A Monarchist
- Artistes Are Tragic And Sensitive Souls
- The Ministry Of Feudal Affairs - Opening Ensemble
- Fiona's Plea To John
- Richard's Intervention
- Economic Acrostic
- Crusade Rally
- The Least Of My Troubles
- Lionheart
- No Rhyme For Richard
- Trio
- Assassin's Song
- Running Back For More
Act II
- Blondel In Europe
- Saladin Days
- I Can't Wait To Be King
- The Inn At Salzburg
- Blondel's Search
- The Duke Of Austria's Quarters
- Reunion
- Death Of A Stateman
- Tribute To A Statesman
- A Royal Pardon
- The Wrong Train
- John's Coronation
- Richard's Return
- I'm A Monarchist (Reprise)
- Running Back For More (Reprise)
Cast List
Paul Nicholas, Kenneth Williams, David Burt, Stephen Tate, David Alder, Tracy Booth, Cantabile, Sharon Lee Hill, Chris Langham, Roger Llewellyn, Patrick Long & Aidan Cook
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Added: Tue May 03 2005