Multiple awards in Belgium and the Netherlands. Based on the play “Les Feluettes” by Michel Marc Bouchard.
Short content
“Lilies” is set in the 1950s of the 20e century. A group of prisoners, led by old Simon Doucet, perform a play in honour of Bishop Jean Bilodeau. What first appears to be an admission of guilt for past crimes soon turns into a trap for the bishop himself. Indeed, the play uncovers that he is unlawfully still at large and that because of him, Doucet spent years behind bars guiltlessly for the violent murder of the young eager Vallier de Tilly.
“Lilies” is a passionate story whose core themes are the taboo surrounding homosexuality, the encouragement of young people’s free speech and a plea for equal opportunities for all. These themes make the play timeless and at the same time wildly topical.
Recordings
An official ‘cast recording’ was issued on CD in 2015.
This recording is also available on all streaming services.
Awards
“Lilies” won five Flemish Musical Prizes in 2012, including that of “Best Musical”, “Best Direction” and “Best Content Performance” for the music.
The press about “Lelies”
“Passion, boldness, purity and integrity that cannot go unnoticed”
DE STANDAARD *****
“Finally a musical that is worthwhile!
DE MORGEN *****
“The purity and intensity of this love story will leave no one unmoved.”
GAZET VAN ANTWERPEN *****
“Beauty is in simplicity.”
DE MUSICAL *****
Performances
2011 – World premiere at the Fakkeltheater in Antwerp, Judas TheaterProducties (B)
2015 – Success retelling in Flanders and Amsterdam, Judas TheaterProducties (B/NL)
2015 – Symphonic version at the Stadsschouwburg in Antwerp, Judas TheaterProducties (B)
2019 – Amateur version, Stichting Podiumkunsten Midden Holland (NL)
2022 – Amateur version, NDM Theatre Productions (NL)
2023 – Amateur version, Bohemian Productions (B)
2024 – New professional release in Antwerp, Inteam Productions (B)
Creatives
| Screenplay and lyrics: | Allard Blom |
| Music: | Sam Verhoeven |
| Arrangements: | Pol Vanfleteren |
| Original play: | Michel Marc Bouchard |
| Original direction: | Martin Michel |
| Original producer: | Judas TheaterProducties / Iskariot |
Cast – 9 men
Simon Doucet (1952)
Bisschop Bilodeau (1952)
Simon Doucet (1912)
Vallier de Tilly
Jean Bilodeau (1912)
Gravin de Tilly
Lydie-Anne de Rozier
Vader Saint Michel / Baron de Huë / Timothée Doucet
Barones de Huë / jailer
Orchestra
Original arrangement (7 musicians)
Reed (klarinet, basklarinet, sopraan- en altsax)
Keyboard / accordion
Bass guitar / double bass
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Symphonic arrangement
Reed I (piccolo / flute)
Reed II (hobo / alto oboe)
Reed III (clarinet / bass clarinet)
Horn I, II, III, IV
Trumpet I, II
Trombone I, II, III
Piano
Percussion I, II
Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Double bass
Playtime
Act I – 70 minutes
Act II – 55 minutes
Translations
English translation available (Michael Diederich)
German translation available (Kai Hüsgen)
Additional material
Integral recording of “Lilies in Symphony” (2015)
Original cast recording (2015)
Single camera recording (2015)
Rights
On request – minimum 11% of gross receipts for the original Dutch-language version
Additional fee per performance for use of the script, vocal score and arrangement.
More info
Request info via licensing@iskariot.be
Requests
Belgium, Netherlands And Luxembourg
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Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland
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Worldwide, except Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland
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