The Maids - T2101535692Dance Theatre based on the play by [Jean Genet]. The tale: two sisters consumed by jealousy and hatred of their inferior social position plot revenge upon society through their mistress. The intricately planned betrayal falters and thoughts turn to murder. Since its first performance in 1947, Genet’s play The Maids has been a source of controversy and scandal. This fiercely physical interpretation plays heavily on the themes of dominance, humiliation, dependence, enslavement and role-playing. The multi-ethnic dancers create an intense fusion of African ritual, Brazilian carnival and Middle Eastern exoticism. Performed here in the belly of the Barbican, the sense of claustrophobia is almost tangible...Producer Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Producer Haus der Kulturen der Welt Berlin. Choreographer Ismael Ivo. Choreographer Koffi Koko. Director Yoshi Oida. Music Joao de Bruco. Design Kazuko Watanabe. Costume Kazuko Watanabe. | |
| 17 Nov 03 to 29 Nov 03 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L1580754135 |
The Maids - T01593274305Dance Theatre based on the play by [Jean Genet]. The tale: two sisters consumed by jealousy and hatred of their inferior social position plot revenge upon society through their mistress. The intricately planned betrayal falters and thoughts turn to murder. Since its first performance in 1947, Genet’s play The Maids has been a source of controversy and scandal. This fiercely physical interpretation plays heavily on the themes of dominance, humiliation, dependence, enslavement and role-playing. The multi-ethnic dancers create an intense fusion of African ritual, Brazilian carnival and Middle Eastern exoticism. Performed here in the belly of the Barbican, the sense of claustrophobia is almost tangible...Choreographer Ismael Ivo. Choreographer Koffi Koko. Director Yoshi Oida. Music Joao de Bruco. Design Kazuko Watanabe. Costume Kazuko Watanabe. | |
| 15 Oct 02 to 19 Oct 02 | The Pit, Barbican Centre, West End :: V372 listing details L1260684265 |
