Life's a Dream

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T1668678008 (FOR00) Forbidden Theatre Company mark the 400th anniversary of Pedro Calderon de la Barca through an innovative free adaptation of his most famous play, Life is a Dream. Adapted by Forbidden's Pilar Orti, this new production of the classic piece comes with an added twist - all roles have been reversed, turning the neglected prince Segismundo into princess Semiramis.Company Forbidden Theatre Company. Adapted by Pilar Orti. Director Georgia Bance. Performer Pilar Orti (Semiramis). Performer Craig Adams. Performer Emma Christer. Performer Robinson Ellis. Performer Sophie Chalk.
16 May 00 to 4 Jun 00	Camden People's Theatre, Inner London :: V176 listing details L01457303373
T413351551 (LIFE98) Director David Gwyn Harris. Translation Adrian Mitchell. Translation John Barton. Company Loose Cannon Theatre Company.
29 May 98 to 30 May 98	The Maddermarket, Norwich :: V71 listing details L0922430597
8 May 98	UEA, Norwich :: V461 listing details L0504231690
T1071702384 (ORL97) Director Ruth Levin. Translation Adrian Mitchell. Translation John Barton.
10 Jun 97 to 28 Jun 97	Old Red Lion, Inner London :: V216 listing details L1237180072

Details

Play :: A young girl and a king independently chose to challenge fate and in so doing unlock secrets of the past and create possibilities for the future. Love, honour and free will are at stake. Written in 1635.

Author

Pedro Calderon de la Barca