Goblin Market: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Goblin Market is based on Christina Rossetti’s poem of the same name, following the story of two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, who encounter mysterious goblin men selling tempting fruits in a forbidden market. Seduced by the otherworldly offerings, Laura indulges in the goblin fruit, but soon finds herself trapped in a dangerous enchantment. Goblin Market explores themes of temptation, sisterhood, and redemption in an ethereal way.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1985)

Cast Size: 2

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: N/A


Creative Team

Music: Polly Pen

Lyrics: Peggy Harman


Cast Albums

Original Off-Broadway Cast (1987)➝


Resources

Licensing: Broadway Licensing➝


Tags

1980s, All-Female, Avant-GardeClassicalFamily, Fantasy, Sung-Through, Two-Hander


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