News: WhatsOnStage On The Light Princess

While the fact that Tori and Samuel Adamson were collaborating on The Light Princess was not news to most Toriphiles, Adamson’s mention of that in that recent interview for WhatsOnStage.com must have taken them by surprise since they reported on it like it was breaking news. No additional details were offered, but a possible 2009 premiere was mentioned which, we believe, is the first whisper of when this production might see a curtain call. Thanks to Christoff for letting us know!

Tori Amos Pens Princess Musical for NT???

Date: 20th November 2007

Playwright Samuel Adamson also confirmed that he’s working on the book for a new musical based on George MacDonald’s 1864 fairy tale The Light Princess, which will feature music by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. The piece has been commissioned by the National Theatre, where it will premiere, possibly in 2009, or as Adamson says “a long way off yet” (See 20 Questions, 19 Nov 2007).

In the fairy tale, a princess is cursed with a lack of gravity and the only time she doesn’t float up into the air is when she’s swimming. Because of her relationship with water, if she can master the art of crying, there’s a chance she may be grounded and be able to marry the noble prince who has fallen in love with her.

Tori Amos has sold 12 million records worldwide. Her singles include “Crucify”, “Silent All These Years”, “Cornflake Girl”, “Caught a Lite Sneeze”, “Professional Widow”, “Spark” and – handily titled for her debut stage project – “A Sorta Fairytale”.