Roles
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, 5 June 1996 (Conductor: Richard Armstrong) |
|---|---|---|
| The Doctor | high baritone | Paul Whelan |
| The Child, a girl about 12 years old | soprano | Lisa Tyrrell |
| The Ruler | bass | Gwynne Howell |
| 1st Official | mezzo-soprano | |
| 2nd Official | contralto | |
| 3rd Official, Security Officer | high soprano | |
| 10 Minsters, representing 10 zones | 2 sopranos, 3 mezzo-sopranos 2 tenors, 3 basses |
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| 2 Janitors | tenor and baritone | |
| 3 Girls | soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto |
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| 5 Groups of Officials | 7 sopranos, 6 mezzo-sopranos, 5 tenors, 6 bass-baritones |
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| 3 Guards | silent roles | |
| Chorus of people (SATB) | ||
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