LOU REED'S BERLIN
Staging Berlin has been discussed for With performers like Fernando Saunders, Antony, Steve Hunter, Rob Wassermann, Rupert
over 30 years and in December of 2006
it became a reality.
Berlin was said to be one of the most de-
pressing albums ever made and as it
was brought to life it was far from dismal.
Using the divided city of Berlin as its
backdrop the story of Caroline and her
lovers is told through the emotive and
provocative words of Lou Reed.
.
Christie and Sharon Jones, a seven piece orchestra and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus all working
to create a captivating and enveloping world, Lou Reed is able to take the audience with him as
he bares witness to Caroline’s self-destruction. Julian’s set design creates the backdrop of a
hotel with greenish walls and Lola Schnabel’s films display the beauty and tragedy of the nar-
rator’s leading lady (played by Emmanuelle Seigner), adding to the experience which is so deva-
stating and beautiful at the same time.