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The Gospel at Colonus

The Gospel at Colonus

Greek tragedy set in an African-American Pentecostal church

(3 stars)23 Aug 2010

That this is a spectacle worth seeing, there can be no doubt. That the cast consists of an incredible collection of highly talented singers is equally apparent. That the idea of transporting a Greek tragedy to the setting of an African-American…

The Gospel at Colonus reveals authentic traditions at its heart

The Gospel at Colonus reveals authentic traditions at its heart

Reworking of Greek tragedy takes centre stage at EIF

11 Aug 2010

His celebrated version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House cast dwarf actors opposite Amazonian women performers while his reimagining of Peter Pan using pint-sized puppets made audiences look anew at JM Barrie’s classic children’s tale. Now theatrical maverick…

The Gospel at Colonus promises rousing theatre experience

The Gospel at Colonus promises rousing theatre experience

EIF soul and gospel take on Sophocles' tragedy sure to impress

16 Jul 2010

If there’s a more roof-raising theatre experience at the entire festival, never mind just at the International end of things, we can’t wait to hear about it. Lee Breuer and Bob Telson’s The Gospel at Colonus merges rock’n’roll, soul and gospel to fire…

Edinburgh International Festival 2010 highlights

John Adams and Lee Breuer among Edinburgh International Festival 2010 highlights

22 Mar 2010

As the programme is launched for this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, we cast an eye over the highlights

Peter and Wendy

Peter and Wendy

A Caledonian Pan with puppets

(3 stars)17 Sep 2009

Perhaps the weightiest problem that confronted Mabou Mines in bringing this long-established production (first conceived in the mid-80s and running for 14 years) to Edinburgh was the issue of how many tons of coal Newcastle could take. Putting up a…

Lee Breuer on Peter and Wendy

Lee Breuer on Peter and Wendy

The Mabou Mines director discusses bringing his critically acclaimed play to the EIF

20 Aug 2009

Mabou Mines’ innovative, bittersweet adaptation of JM Barrie’s fantastic tale is brought to vivid life by performer Karen Kandel and seven puppeteers, accompanied by Johnny Cunningham’s original musical score, played live on stage by a seven piece band.

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