Heralded for her sharply observed social commentary and imaginative theatrical experimentation, Caryl Churchill has been prolific since her first work for stage premiered at London’s Royal Court Theatre Upstairs in 1972.
The dominance of Michieletto’s visual approach is bold and naughty. It turns opera on its head. It does so as a bandaid for lack of spectacular voices, vocal virtuosity, understanding of Italian and acting skills.
All of things, All of the time, All at once... too much and yet a true reflection of the internet.
Although this delightful show maintains a generally light, comedic tone throughout, it asks the potentially unsettling question: “What happens when you discover that you are not the hero of your own story?”
Heisenberg is about uncertainty, of taking the plunge into the unknown with a stranger, a lover, a friend and to start really living.