Philemon

This unusual chamber musical set in the Roman city of Antioch in 287 AD, traces the life of the clown Cockian. Having sunk to the depths of collaborating with the Romans, he redeems himself (disguised as Philemon, a Christian Bishop from Egypt) by allowing himself to be martyred. A small cast and simple staging recreates the concept of the medieval morality plays. Songs include “Within This Empty Space”, “The Greatest Of These”, “Don’t Kiki Me” and “I Love Order”.