the shadow of heaven

by Al Seed and Judith Milligan
A co-production with Feral and Macrobert Arts Centre

The Shadow of Heaven is an explosive, hour-long journey through Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost, emphasising the work’s visceral, physical and musical qualities.

Describing Satan’s quest from the depths of hell up to the Garden of Eden – and his meeting with Eve – this highly imaginative adaptation seeks to present the theatrical dynamism at the heart of Milton’s seminal work; which he originally imagined as a piece of tragic theatre.

This production springs from the long-term collaboration of Al Seed and Judith Milligan, who have spent the past two years exploring the interplay between the theatrical forms of Tragedy and Bouffon.

Written by John Milton, adapted by Al Seed and Judith Milligan

Supported by Creative Scotland and Macrobert Arts Centre

PRESS

"It's like a Hieronymous Bosch painting made flesh, and a carnivalesque fever dream. It exists,fully-formed, seemingly of its own time and space." Lorna Irvine - The List ★★★★
"The Shadow of Heaven seems to exist in some separate, timeless world, far removed from our own. As a piece of theatre, its strength lies primarily in its sensory appeal, with its visually spectacular imagery and unconventional soundscape." The Wee Review ★★★★

credits

Directors: Al Seed and Judith Milligan
Set Design: Kai Fischer
LX Design: Alberto Santos Bellido
Sound Design: Guy Veale
Costume Design and Stage Management: Zephyr Liddel
Producers: Feral (Jill Smith and Kathryn Boyle)
Cast: Al Seed, Liz Strange, Dylan Read, Jonathan Peck, Bill Wright, Fionnuala Dorrity, Sita Pieraccini and Ashley Smith