Event |
Ubu and the Truth Commission
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Venue |
Heath Ledger Theatre, Northbridge, WA |
Umbrella Event |
Perth International Arts Festival |
First Date |
24 February 2015 |
Last Date |
28 February 2015 |
Dates Estimated |
No |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
Renowned artist, animator and director William Kentridge and Handspring Puppet Company (War Horse) combine their powerful visual storytelling forces to create a momentous piece of theatre, laced with a dark and sardonic wit. Drawing on the historical archive of the hearings at South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as well as Ubu Roi, a licentious buffoon created by the playwright Alfred Jarry, the play provides a glimpse into the devastating complexities of apartheid. |
Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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Secondary Genre |
Comedy
Puppetry
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
Australia
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Web |
PIAF website |
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Event Identifier
| 116756 |
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