THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS
by Viktor Ullmann and Peter Kien
adapted from a translation by Max Hoehn with additional devised material by the company
new orchestration by Timothy Burke for Chroma Ensemble
Bold Tendencies' Straw Bale Theatre 13.09-20.09 2019
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Two tramps discuss the state of the world. One is an out of work clown, the other is Death. The power-mad Emperor of Atlantis has discovered mechanised weapons and has declared a war that is to have no survivors. Death, out raged at this announcment and feeling usurped, goes on strike. The war begins, people are wounded but no one can die. Pain, suffering and love are left. But who wants existence to last forever? Can Death strike a deal with the Kaiser to restore the natural order?
Production photos by Richard Lakos/The Other Richard
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Polly Graham, Stage Director
Tim Burke, Music Director
Nate Gibson, Production Design
James Doyle Roberts, Movement Director
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Tom Randle
Peter Brathwaite
Chiara Vinci
Matthew Buswell
Lilly Papaioannou
“WOW! it was so good. I loved the incredible musicianship maintained in an intense, confrontational space.” Dylan, audience member
