The Paper Cinema's Odyssey

Synopsis

Set on the wine dark sea illuminated by the rosy fingered dawn and an angle poise - armed with only paper cuts, musical instruments and cunning fingers. A tale of one husband s long return to his home and family after war. Overcoming obstacles both natural and super natural, on the high seas and across his own threshold. This corner stone of literature founded on centuries of oral tales is re-told in our own mute and obtuse ways. Some say an illustrated song, a finger ballet. It s the meeting of music, drawing, puppetry, film and theatre.

Our Review:

18 February 2013

Paper Cinema's The Odyssey is a live silent-film style production of the Homeric epic performed with cardboard puppets, projections and a live ensemble. Returning to the BAC from a nationwide tour, here is another chance for Londoners to see something truly unique and memorable.

Projectionists Nicholas Rawling and Imogen Charleston deftly work their cardboard cut-outs and lighting rigs to produce a non-stop live animation. With quick movement and alacrity, a condensed version of The Odyssey is vividly brought to life in stunning fashion. A few stray fingers on screen here and there only add to the energy of a live performance that is fluid and vital in its presentation.

It is a breath-taking achievement, made all the more impressive by genuinely funny and moving storytelling. The Odyssey is not just the frame for Paper Cinema’s charms but rather, is presented as a poignant romance with adorable moments and very funny self-aware anachronisms. As a DIY piec...

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Latest User Review

Amelia Elizabeth - 26 February 2013:

What an amazingly moving piece of theatre. I loved every minute of it, the attention to detail was inspiring. 5 stars! ...

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