Imelda Marcos musical

I’m an admirer of both David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, but I’m not at all sure about this project.

DJ Fatboy Slim and Talking Heads singer David Byrne are writing a musical about former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, to be shown next March.

Here Lies Love will examine Mrs Marcos' passion for music and night clubs.

Billed as "a timeless story with more contemporary resonances than are comfortable", it will premiere at Australia's Adelaide Festival.

Comments

[Skunkeye]

Yikes, here's a little more:

http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/news/article320115.ece

I can't wait to find out more about the production. Imelda is more than likely really digging this! I'm sure the Philippines media will be all over it!

[butch]

Check out David Byrne's online journal. (He refuses to call it a blog.) Type "Imelda" in the search box and you can follow the work in progress.

www.davidbyrne.com