The initial draft of the Book, Lyrics and Music for Lyssi was completed in 2006 after which a CD was produced at BW Music’s studio in Villeneuve, near Avigon, France. Many talented performers and musicians were involved under the direction of composer Eric Breton.

It is exciting to be able to report that interest in the show is growing not only because of the World’s current state of warmongering, but because of the timeless accessibility of both the narrative and score.

At the end of 2007 discussions were held with Emir Nuhanovic, director of the renowned Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra as well as with the French Embassy in Bosnia, about a semi staged concert presentation of ‘Lyssi’. This was most appropriate as Sarajevo is one of the world ‘Peace Cities’. The performance date was set for 1st July, which, again, was appropriate as on this day the French took over the presidency of the EU.

Gladly the event, attended by around one thousand people, was deemed a tremendous success and doors have been opened for further concerts now that a full orchestral score exists.

Meanwhile the writers are exploring various routes to bring the full show to the stage. Sufficiently adaptable is the piece that it could be produced with a cast of eight and five musicians with simple, but imaginatively effective sets made from a variety of drapes for easy transport between different venues – alternatively a larger production of twelve in the cast, plus ensemble and an orchestra.

The eponymous role of Lyssi will challenge a performer both vocally and as an actress.