Napoleon Blown Apart

T0431152267
On Christmas Eve 1800, a bomb exploded in a horse and cart on Rue St Nicaise in Paris, killing several innocent civilians - one of the first recorded uses of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) in an act of terrorism. The target, Napoleon, was on his way to the opera to watch the opening of Hadyn's ?Creation', and had passed the so called ?Infernal Machine' seconds before it detonated, narrowly escaping the blast...

Archive :: production:T0431152267, play:S1210265028, venue:V1422226940

Production details

This new play with songs will be adapted and directed by JMK Award winner Alex Brown (The Island, Young Vic). With a cast of 10, including 3 actor musicians, this fascinating plot will be adapted for the stage. Opera will collide with gypsy punk to create an explosive live performance with a cast of 18-25 year olds who audition to be part of the Arcola Academy, exclusively through IdeasTap. Part of Arcola Creative Engagement Summer Season 2014. Recommended for ages 12+. Running time: approx. 75mins

Performance

Venue	Arcola
	Other spaces: Arcola Tent (2 Ashwin Street)
Town	Inner London
County	Greater London
From	29th July 2014
To	2nd August 2014
When	Tue-Sat 20:00. Sat Mat 15:00
Prices	From £10.00. To £10.00.
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Company

Presented by	Arcola Academy
Director	Alex Brown

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