Brú Theatre
NOT A WORD
14 - 18 Jan
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La Pendue (France)
LA MANEKINE
Barbican, The Pit. Tue 14 > Sat 18 Jan. UK Premiere
A scary forest, the devil, a poor miller and his daughter, a sinister deal and a pair of severed hands are the ingredients of this dark fairy tale adapted by the Brothers Grimm. But what starts in deception and sorrow ends in love and happiness ever after for a determined young woman and her handsome prince.
Expertly performed, and with live, one-man orchestra accompaniment, La Manékine demonstrates the enduring power of puppet theatre to harness drama, comedy and poetry in telling sophisticated stories that resonate with modern audiences.
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Tue-Sat 7.45pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
Runs 65 mins/no interval
Age guidance: 14+
Performed in French, with English sur-titles
After-show discussion: Thu 16 Jan
Sold Out. Please check the theatre's booking page regularly as they may be able to make returned tickets available for booking.
“Funny, poignant, ethereal and satisfying”
“A musician holds the space with a beautiful mix of pared-down drum kit, clarinet, and accordion. A female performer-puppeteer moves and manipulates, speaks and sings, dons wigs and deconstructs the art of puppetry”
“Excels at creating a mysterious and captivating atmosphere with a live one-man-band and a single puppeteer who employs traditional puppets, shadow puppets and mask theatre to tell a simple yet whimsical and at times surreal story’”
Photos: Le Monde d’Aurore, Estelle Charlier, Martin Kaspar Orkestar