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Candide (2018)

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When young Candide's marriage offer to a baron's daughter backfires, the naïve student of optimism is hurled into an eye-opening journey around the globe, discovering the horrors of existence at every step. Turning Voltaire’s Candide, a stinging blast against tyranny and feigned moralising, into toe-wiggling musical theatre is a crazy idea. Bernstein revised his operetta countless times before settling on the final version. The Grange Festival’s 2018 semi-staged production commemorates the composer’s 100th birthday.

Christopher Luscombe Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 2018

Cast

Richard Suart Narrator/Pangloss/Martin Rob Houchen Rob Houchen Candide Katie Hall Katie Hall Cunegonde Charles Rice Maximilian Rosemary Ashe Rosemary Ashe Old Woman Kitty Whately Paquette Robert Murray Cacambo/Governor/Vanderdendur/1st Agent

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Frequently asked questions

What is Candide about?
When young Candide's marriage offer to a baron's daughter backfires, the naïve student of optimism is hurled into an eye-opening journey around the globe, discovering the horrors of existence at every step. Turning Voltaire’s Candide, a stinging blast against tyranny and feigned moralising, into toe-wiggling musical theatre is a crazy idea. Bernstein revised his operetta countless times before settling on the final version. The Grange Festival’s 2018 semi-staged production commemorates the composer’s 100th birthday.
Who directed Candide?
Candide was directed by Christopher Luscombe.
Who stars in Candide?
Candide stars Richard Suart, Rob Houchen, Katie Hall, Charles Rice.
When was Candide released?
Candide is a 2018 film.
Where can I watch Candide?
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