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This reinvention of the Orpheus myth is a macabre mix of puppetry, film and opera. The story unfolds in Hades, the land of the dead - a surreal landscape populated by desperate souls and corroding memories. Ripped apart by the fickle Bacchae, Orpheus is busy gathering his strewn body parts. If he can find Eurydice and persuade her to remarry him, they can be together for eternity, but she is desperately trying to wash something terrible away...

Archive listings for Dead Wedding

Work type: Performance.

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Cult puppetry company Faulty Optic is renowned for its haunting visual theatre, incredible automated sets, animated figures, cronked inventions and dark humour. Since 1987 its work has broken down standard conceptions of puppetry. Mira Calix's score is performed live, weaving a ghostly web of sound around the action. Her music uses jittering beats and electronic textures. As a performer and DJ she has supported and toured with many well-known acts including Radiohead and Aphex Twin. Running time 80 minutes inclu. intervalProducer Opera North Projects. Company Faulty Optic. Music Mira Calix. Music Opera North (chamber ensemble).
22 Jan 08 to 26 Jan 08The Pit, Barbican Centre, West End :: V372
listing details L1772739333
10 Oct 07Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284
listing details L1117135902
5 Jul 07 to 7 Jul 07Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535
listing details L372845659

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