A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Author(s):
Gabriel García Márquez
Company:
Unicorn Theatre and Riverbank Arts Centre
Running time:
50min approx
Age recommendation:
8–12 years
Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's darkly comic tale, this award-winning show taps into both the best and worst of mankind, wryly examining the human response to those who are weak, dependent and different.
In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable: a very old man with enormous wings. After consulting with the neighbour—who’s an expert on all things magic—the couple decides to shelter him in the chicken coop and feed him with food scraps. A wise woman says he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him.
Using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection, this magic-realist story is brought to the stage.