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 Photo Gary Marsh
Brecht pioneered the theatrical technique known as Epic Theatre because he wanted people to think while they felt. With songs and satire, slapstick and subtlety, pathos and politics his plays exploded into the world and changed theatre for ever. This is his masterpiece.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle, drawing on an ancient Chinese tale, tells the deeply touching story of a servant girl who rescues a child of royal blood from a violent coup and becomes its surrogate mother. The play draws on all of Brecht’s virtuosity and climaxes in a bizarre competition between the servant girl and the child’s biological mother to determine where the child belongs.
In a production bursting with song and movement, the HotBed artists rework this classic in a dynamic contemporary setting.
Black Swan Theatre Company presents
The HotBed Ensemble
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
By Berthold Brecht
In a version by Frank McGuinness
Directed Adam Mitchell
Set & Costume Design Brad Reid
Lighting Design Andrew Earle
Composer/Musical Director Steve Hearne
Choreographer Claudia Alessi
Featuring the HotBed Ensemble: Anita Erceg, Brendan Ewing, Jo Morris, Thomas Papathanassiou, Ben Russell and Amanda Woodhams.
Venue: Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Northbridge
Dates: 28 Feb – 15 Mar
Tickets: $20 / $15
Bookings: BOCS on 9484 1133
Visit: www.bstc.com.au
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