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Dateline: 17th January, 2007
Brazil-Inspired Tempest Revival Physical theatre company Zecora Ura is to revive its Brazilian-influenced version of The Tempest at the Oval House next month. Described by one audience memebr as "lively and mind-blowing", the production mixes the surreal with slapstick; flippers with feathers; tricycles with oranges; and presents an energetic and humorous vision of Prospero's island as inhabited by samba-dancing, cross-dressing acrobatic inhabitants speaking "island pidgin" (comprised mainly of English, Spanish and Portuguese), a fast-paced and physical adaptation of Shakespeare's last play made understandable to all through physicality. Originally conceived during the company's stay in Brazil in 2004, it is the expression of the company's desire to investigate the metamorphosis of a quintessentially British text amid vibrant Afro-Brazilian surroundings, which has been further refined and was presented at the Greenwich Playhouse from 7th March to 2nd April, 2006. It runs at the Oval House from 23rd February to 3rd March. Read about the original Greenwich production Please note that all three Archive indices are very long and will therefore take some time to download.
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