ID#:
1044
Date posted:
February 22, 2013;
Expire date:
June 2, 2013;
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City:
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London |
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Specific Location:
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Tristan Bates Theatre (TBT) |
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Summary:
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My Favourite Madman, set in Baku city in 1995, is a roller coaster ride of anarchic fun. The farcical element of the different characters, all in their own reality of the abnormal and suicidal challenges the functioning of the whole. Which voice amongst the characters is that of the madman? Everyone could be “the madman” but natural that it is the one “sane” voice in the chaos of fantasy that is given the title. |
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In Full:
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MY FAVOURITE MADMAN?? BY ELCHIN AFANDIYEV
Translated by SANAN ALIYEV/Directed by MATTHEW GOULD
This is the British premiere of My Favourite Madman, presented by the ALOFF Theatre. Performances will run between 9-13th April 2013 at the Tristan Bates Theatre.
My Favourite Madman, set in Baku city in 1995, is a roller coaster ride of anarchic fun. The farcical element of the different characters, all in their own reality of the abnormal and suicidal challenges the functioning of the whole. Which voice amongst the characters is that of the madman? Everyone could be “the madman” but natural that it is the one “sane” voice in the chaos of fantasy that is given the title.
ELCHIN AFANDIYEV is one of the most eminent exponents of contemporary Azerbaijani writing and critics today describe him as one of its living classics. His first novel was published at the age of 16 and his subsequent writing encompasses a broad field, ranging from Azerbaijani folklore and classical Eastern literature to the works of Shakespeare and Moliere. He has since had over 100 books translated into more than 20 languages, which have sold millions copies worldwide. He currently holds the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
MATTHEW GOULD has been directing for a number of years focusing on New Writing and Musical Theatre. The last couple of years have seen him direct plays on the London Fringe at venues including The King's Head, The Old Red Lion. In the Midlands he has had plays at various theatres and festivals winning the People's Choice Award for the Preston Fringe Festival with the new play Baby Jesus Freak by Ian Winterton. Most recently he directed and choreographed the first major revival of the musical “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at the Arts Theatre, London. He directed a new opera The Miller’s Wife by Mike Christie at the end of 2012 and is currently directing a revival concert series of The Secret Garden.
This production will also feature the musical creations of MAMED ANSARI. Mamed was born in Tabriz and began his music composition studies in Baku Music Academy in 1998. He graduated in 2012 under the guidance of Roger Redgate at the Goldsmith University of London and gained a Masters in Composition. He won first prize in the International Jorgensen Competition For Young Composers in 2005 in Moscow and his music has been performed in Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Canada, UK and US. |
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Start Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
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2013-04-09 |
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End Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
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2013-04-13 |
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Tickets From Price:
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££12 |
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Tickets To Price:
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£0.00 |
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Performance Times:
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7:30 PM |
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Contact For Tickets:
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Tristan Bates Theatre |
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Contact Phone:
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020 7240 6283 |
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Keywords:
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My Favourite Madman, ALOFF Theatre |
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