Synopsis In what has become a hallmark of his dazzling solo projects, Lepage weaves the story of a Quebecois artist whose travels and chance encounters take him on a voyage of understanding and self-discovery. In this new work, Lepage assumes the role of a distracted young writer, in Paris at the invitation of the Opera Garnier, commissioned to create the libretto for a children's opera based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The Andersen Project is freely inspired by two of Andersen's timeless fables (The Dryad and The Shadow) and draws from the Danish author's visit to France during the Paris World's Fair. Script collaborators Peder Bjurman and Marie Gignac. With the support of Quebec Government Office, London and Foreign Affairs Canada/avec l'appui d'Affaires entrangeres Canada. BITE
Interesting piece - very LePage. I kind of felt I'd overdosed on him post show though. Most exciting piece of theatre was with a lamp and a simple narrative, pure magic! - 194.154.22.54)
See also The Pit. Opened 1982. The Barbican is home to the internationally acclaimed bite programme, featuring a diverse range of the most exciting new theatre, dance and music from around the world. Bite has established firm relationships with leading international artists and its impressive list of Artistic Associates includes; Deborah Warner, Michael Clark Company, Cheek by Jowl, Fabulous Beast and Afroreggae UK Partnership. Whilst continuing to support the work of established companies, bite seeks to enable young and emerging artists to present work at the Barbican. Recent bite seasons have included music from the favelas of Rio, Shakespeare from Japan, an Icelandic Peer Gynt, puppetry from Canada, traditional dance from Cambodia and cabaret from South London. Bite work extends beyond the 1166-seat Barbican Theatre and the 200-seat Pit into non-traditional spaces, often blurring the boundaries between performer and audience and enabling an even greater number of people to enjoy its programme.
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