Grimm Tales
From: Saturday, 5th December 2009
To: Saturday, 23 January 2010
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Synopsis
A collection of the Brothers Grimm' loved (and a few not so well known) stories is retold. Come and see how Little Redcap and the Huntsman defeat the terrible wolf, or how Snow White's evil stepmother gets her comeuppance. Even see the magic donkey who spouts gold from both ends! A show from all the family. Age 7-11
Our Review:
8 December 2009
Old joke: ‘My marriage was a fairy tale – Grimm.’
The works of 19th century duo Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm are widely regarded as setting the template for the modern fairy tale: The German brothers collected existing myths and legends, and shaped them into something altogether darker. Academics and psychologists cite their work as holding up a mirror not only to our fears but also our dreams; grim but containing glints of gold.
The Library Theatre always deliver a welcome antidote to the contemporary panto; if C list celebs, soap stars and DJ’s in pantaloons are your bag, there’s nothing for you here. Director Rachel O’Riordan has selected seven Grimm stories for this, her second Library production, including Hansel and Gretel, The Golden Goose, and Ashputtel.
Most of these tales now exist in more sanitis...
Cast
Jack Lord
Joanna Hickman
David Ononokpono
Sophia Nomvete
Jack Beale
Sarah Groarke
Angela Bain
Pete Ashmore
Creative
Carol Ann Duffy (Adaptation)
Tim Supple (dramatised) (Other)
Manchester Airport (Corporate Sponsor)
Library Theatre Manchester (Producer)
Rachel O'Riordan (Director)
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