Performance Dates
7 Sept 2000 – 16 Sept 2000September 2000
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Details
- Playwright
- Sophocles
- Director
- Malcolm Crisp
Address1st Floor, Arts House, James Street NORTHBRIDGE
an elektra
A production by Malcolm Crisp
Designed by Jo Marsh
Soundscape by Graham Knapp
With
Alaina Harris, Crispian Chan, Jo Marsh
Patrick Spicer, Renate Earnshaw, Shelly Hayes, and Tim Collins
'The Electra' by Sophocles was written over 2000 years ago and explored a society that had begun to question the objective possibilities of such notions as justice and honour.
This new production (retitled 'an elektra') warp-drives the story to a
dark landscape inhabited by a warlike people who have nothing to celebrate but a history of conquest, murder, and carnal gratification.
It is a sensually violent rampage through the dark-side of a society that has discovered that principles and beliefs are nothing more than tools of political and personal seduction. Malcolm Crisp's 'an elektra' is a
post-modern exploration through an ancient text freshly mapping its
insights into how individuals make choices about who they are and what they
do.
This controversial and edgy production, designed by Jo Marsh, is
frantically paced and is underscored by a sizzling soundscape performed live by Graham Knapp (From one of Perth's hottest bands The June Brides).
'an elektra' is uncompromising in its contemporary language, use of
physical imagery, and intellectual investigations. Aptly described as "like having sex on a rollercoaster with Derrida!" the explicit nature of Malcolm Crisp's 'an elektra' means it can only be performed as a late, late show.
If you are not offended by nudity and scenes of simulated sex, or afraid of imaginative acts of violence, and gratuitous deconstructions, then grab a ticket while you still can.
Information and Interviews: 041 328 7297
A production by Malcolm Crisp
Designed by Jo Marsh
Soundscape by Graham Knapp
With
Alaina Harris, Crispian Chan, Jo Marsh
Patrick Spicer, Renate Earnshaw, Shelly Hayes, and Tim Collins
'The Electra' by Sophocles was written over 2000 years ago and explored a society that had begun to question the objective possibilities of such notions as justice and honour.
This new production (retitled 'an elektra') warp-drives the story to a
dark landscape inhabited by a warlike people who have nothing to celebrate but a history of conquest, murder, and carnal gratification.
It is a sensually violent rampage through the dark-side of a society that has discovered that principles and beliefs are nothing more than tools of political and personal seduction. Malcolm Crisp's 'an elektra' is a
post-modern exploration through an ancient text freshly mapping its
insights into how individuals make choices about who they are and what they
do.
This controversial and edgy production, designed by Jo Marsh, is
frantically paced and is underscored by a sizzling soundscape performed live by Graham Knapp (From one of Perth's hottest bands The June Brides).
'an elektra' is uncompromising in its contemporary language, use of
physical imagery, and intellectual investigations. Aptly described as "like having sex on a rollercoaster with Derrida!" the explicit nature of Malcolm Crisp's 'an elektra' means it can only be performed as a late, late show.
If you are not offended by nudity and scenes of simulated sex, or afraid of imaginative acts of violence, and gratuitous deconstructions, then grab a ticket while you still can.
Information and Interviews: 041 328 7297
Bookings
This production has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.