Tristan and Yseult

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Event Tristan and Yseult
Venue The Opera House (1977-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Umbrella Event New Zealand International Arts Festival 2006
First Date 3 March 2006
Opening Date 3 March 2006
Last Date 6 March 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Cornwall’s “oldest and greatest story” is brought crashing into the 21st century in Kneehigh Theatre’s fresh and inventive take on Tristan & Yseult. Writers throughout the ages have been drawn to this tragic tale of a love triangle between Kernow’s King Mark his Irish bride Yseult and Breton nephew Tristan. Kneehigh’s eccentric, high-energy version comes complete with a live jazz band and comic chorus of Cornish ‘lovespotters’ in balaclavas. As the unloved and unchosen, the lovespotters watch and comment on the unfolding action with a mixture of envy and sadness. The story’s romance and tragedy is told through vibrant performances with touches of the unconventional and absurd. Tristan & Yseult dazzled audiences and critics alike during its sell-out, five-star season at London’s National Theatre. Don’t miss this truly joyful theatre experience.
Description Source Programme
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Music
Romantic
Absurdist
Tragi-comedy
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Contributors
Name Function Notes
Bill Mitchell Designer
Emma Rice Director
Carl Grose Writer
Anna Maria Murphy Writer
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Programme 2006 New Zealand International Arts Festival programme
Event Identifier 156106
Dataset AusStage