Scheherezade Scheherezade is the first of Wendy's productions. Written over seven yearsand finally coming to the stage in February 2002, Wendy broke new ground in the world of theatre with Scheherezade. Scheherezade is the first musical production in the world written entirely by a woman, this includes the script, music and lyrics. Scheherezade is set in ancient Arabia in the palace of the Sultan Schariar. Arabia is now the target of domination for the grand vizier who is bent destroying the Sultan to get his way. Scheherezade, a young commoner, is brought into the harem to await her fate. Determined to save themselves and the rest of Arabia from the power of the Vizier, Hedda, Jamal, Assad and Dariel set about summoning the Jinni of Arabia. It is then up to the Jinni, Scheherezade and the others to save Arabia. A tale of love is interwoven with humour and sadness, as the Sultan struggles to come to terms with his father's death and gain control against the Vizier, the Harem and Courtiers wait in fear for the day when the Sultan will order them executed and Scheherezade realises that she is not a mere commoner, but the one chosen to see the great Jinni of Arabia.
The Show Scheherezade opened in February 2002 at the Gold Coast Arts Centre in Australia, with a cast of 30, and ran for several nights. Further performances have been arranged for the Gold Coast in 2003, as well as Canada and Japan.
The Cast - Principals The original cast for Scheherezade is as follows: Scheherezade - Robyn Philharme Sultan - Dominic Kitchen Jinni - Matthew Ward Vizier - Mel Fee
The Cast - The Harem Hedda - Kate Matheson Dariel - Lilius Davie Zophrea/Sprite - Joan Gough Senabra - Katrina McAllan Pirouze - Genevra Hart Alcouza - Linda Furse Sprite - Anne Kimberly Emenke/Meliha - Lauren Ferguson Dancer - Bekky Phillips Dancer - Kimberly Squires Soloist Singer - Julie Burnett Spirit Woman - Angelica Akeeva Spirit Assistant - Jenna Baker The Belly Dancer - Christine Fagg Eunuchs - Michael O'Brien-Macpherson Jason Mallon With a Special Guest Apperance by Hazel Phillips as Morgiana
The Cast - Courtiers Jamal - Dean Jessup Assad - Chris Thomas Harash - Pat Baker Cassim - Clinton Furse Mustafa - Greg Fagg Codadad - Matthew Myers Bedouin - Dominic Piacun Effrim - Ian Camilleri Ali - Darrion Kane
The Music To obtain a copy of the soundtrack of this amazing show contact us at watersproductions@hotmail.com Many of the songs form the show are also available in mp3 format upon request