Details

The Cardinals is the story of a show within a show. Three Cardinals are using a large puppet theatre to tell a history of the world, running seamlessly from Bible stories through The Crusades to contemporary Middle Eastern politics and, ultimately, the apocalypse. The Cardinals' show, though naive and unwittingly hilarious, is also wonderfully beautiful and seductive. Backstage however things are inevitably more frantic and fractious, as they are assisted by an over-worked young female Muslim Stage Manager whose script seems to vary from their own at certain crucial moments. The Cardinals is about faith and belief. It is playful, thought provoking and thoroughly entertaining. Running time: 2hrs 10mins

Cast/Performers

Gerard Bell, Rochi Rampal, Graeme Rose, Craig Stephens

Creatives/Company

Company: Stan's Cafe
Director: James Yarker
Design: Miguel Angel Bravo
Lighting: Paul Arvidson
Costume: Kay Wilton