‘THE GOLDEN MASQUE OF AGAMEMNON’BY JOHN WILES One of the most exciting plays written for young actors – a Masque with speech, songs and movement bringing together all the Agamemnon stories in a way that makes them challenging, theatrical and evocative to young people who may never of heard of the Greek legends. A bloodthirsty tale of the king who sacrifices his own daughter so that he can lead his army to conquer Troy. A cast of fifty young actors retell the story of the blood curse of the House of Atreus from its beginning to its end through the life of Agamemnon and the lives of his children. Directed by Stephen Badman and Gary Meredith Design by Georgina Miles Bring a picnic, warm/waterproof clothing and something to sit on and enjoy an exciting and lively performance in the beautiful grounds of Abergavenny Castle. ‘The talented members of the Gwent Young People’s Theatre set alight the legend of King Agamemnon in this breathtaking production’ Lesley Flynn – South Wales Argus The Gwent Young People’s Theatre provides opportunities for young people to experience a variety of theatre activities and productions under the direction of professional theatre practitioners. The youth theatre has a reputation for consistently high standards and has won acclaim for their recent productions of ‘The Scarecrow and his Servant’, ‘Macbeth’, and ‘The Canterbury Tales’. Gwent Theatre is part of a unique Wales-wide network of eight professional Theatre in Education Companies creating and maintaining high quality theatre productions and programmes which inspire, excite and encourage young people to examine, debate and challenge their experience of the world. Performances and workshop activities create access and participation for young people to experience live theatre and develop an appreciation of literature and the creative arts. At ABERGAVENNY CASTLE On July 22nd & 23rd 2010 at 7.00pm and July 24th at 2.30pm (Signed Performance) Tickets: £8.00 (£6.00 concessions) Available from the Borough Theatre Box Office - 01873 850805 and at the Castle at performances if available For further information telephone Gwent Theatre - 01873 853167 Email: gwenttie@uwclub.net Website:gwenttheatre.com |
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Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
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