Widely regarded as ahead of his time (1866-1936), Valle-Inclan's plays were rarely performed in his lifetime. Amongst the best known are Divine Words and Bohemian Lights and the trilogy of plays known as Barbaric Comedies: Silver Face, Rampant Eagle and Romance (published between 1907 and 1922). The sheer size and breadth of these three separate plays has meant that Barbaric Comedies has rarely been seen in its entirety and this new production enables the audience to enjoy the trilogy in one evening. Long recognised as a masterpiece of Spanish theatre, Barbaric Comediesis a tragi-comedy following the fortune of one Don Juan Manuel Montenegro. The epic saga of despotic womaniser Don Juan Manuel and the ferocity and greed of his savage sons is told in a wild and wonderful story by one of Spain's greatest modern playwrights. This play contains adult scenes and themes that some may find offensive. Running time 4 hours.T0680516877Company The Abbey Theatre Dublin. Company Edinburgh International Festival. Director Calixto Bieito. Director Steven Gate (assistant). Design Alfons Flores. Costume Merce Paloma. Lighting Xavier Clot. Lighting Keith Yetton. Sound David Nolan. Music Oscar Roig. Director Richard Ryan (fight). Performer Mark Lambert. Performer Joan O'Hara. Performer Karl Shiels. Performer Anthony Brophy. Performer Robert Donovan. Performer Aidan Kelly. Performer Owen McDonnell. Performer Owen Sharpe. Performer Janet Moran. Performer Ronnie Masterson. Performer Garrett Keogh. Performer Eamon Morrissey. Performer Cathy White. Performer Derry Power. Performer Des Cave. Performer Kate O'Toole. Performer Lalor Roddy. Performer Eleanor Methven. Performer Catherine Mack. Performer Mal Whyte. Performer Tonia Chauvert. | |
| 29 Sep 00 to 21 Oct 00 | The Abbey Theatre, Dublin :: V01247620447 listing details L01983909395 |
| 14 Aug 00 to 28 Aug 00 | King's Theatre, Edinburgh :: V601 listing details L01542990723 |
