The Wild Bride

Synopsis

In a stunning elemental world of petals, clay, fire and orchards, here is a lyrical story with a brutal edge and a beating heart. It's the story of what happens when your father accidentally sells you to the devil. Betrayed by her silly father, our heroine walks into the wilderness, rejecting not only the devil, but also her home and trusting heart as well. In the wilds she meets a Prince and becomes pregnant, but when he is called to war, her heart breaks as she is forced to step out on her own again. Alone she brings up her child, and - wonder of wonders - her broken heart grows back. Perhaps this is happily ever after, perhaps that is even more joy to come...

Our Review:

Alison Carr - 4 October 2011

Based on The Handless Maiden by the brothers Grimm, this grown up fairytale charts the trials and tribulations of a girl who is accidentally sold to the Devil by her father.

Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, with music by Stu Barker and Carl Grose, the versatility and skill of Kneehigh theatre company is something quite special. The performers are required to be actors, singers, dancers, puppeteers and musicians so as an audience we are never quite sure what is coming next and are constantly surprised and delighted.

Three actors share the title role, each representing the girl at different stages in her life. Each brings something unique and endearing, but it is Patrycia Kujawaska’s performance as The Wild, however, that is probably the most affecting – her physicality as the young girl turns feral is incredible. All three have very little dialogue, instead Etta Murfitt’s choreography speaks volumes and no emotion is lost. Live music often features in K...

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Latest User Review

Jennifer - 16 November 2011:

this was hands down the best play i have seen in my life!!! if you can i would beg that you go and see it and get the same thril from it like i did....

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