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SPLENDOUR By Abi Morgan Directed by Rachel West A RAW production in association with Project Arts Centre. Irish Premiere 24th May 2007  RAW continues its collaboration with Project Arts Centre presenting a prize-winning cast in the Irish premiere of Abi Morgan’s highly acclaimed piece. Splendour is a piece which brilliantly explores both the cruel veneer of our lives and the beating heart within, examining the often simultaneously bland and vicious way in which women can communicate with each other and with the world. Set as a totalitarian regime is about to collapse, Splendour unfolds inside a state residence on the edge of an Eastern European city. Four women wait for a man to arrive; his wife, her friend and two strangers – a western photo journalist and her interpreter. As they wait they talk - Toy Story 2, Prada handbags and Chilli Vodka – whilst undercurrents of a political, personal and professional nature begin to bubble to the surface. In the distance, the revolution gathers force and inside, closer to home, treason becomes apparent. CAST: Jane Brennan (Best Actress - Irish Times Theatre Awards 2007) Ingrid Craigie (Special Tribute Award - Irish Times Theatre Awards 2007) Amanda Douge (Best supporting Actress, Australian Film Institute) Mary Murray (Best Supporting Actress - Irish Times Theatre Awards 2007) PRODUCTION DESIGNERS: Set Maree Kearns Costume Suzanne Cave Sound Denis Clohessy & Paddy Hanlon Lighting Aedin Cosgrove Hair & Makeup Patsy Giles Images Nick & Chloe Print Design Little Seal COMPANY: Marcus Costello, Layla O’Mara , Emma Doyle, Victoria Guzman Orozco, Shane Kenny, Ciara Moore, Eimer Murphy. REVIEWS: “ Director Rachel West and her exceptional cast soon establish the rules of engagement…. a thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking production, here we can enjoy political art as an aesthetically accomplished, challenging night out.” Irish Times “ Rachel West’s production presents this absorbing and stylish experiment in form with impressive clarity” The Guardian “ Superbly cast, elegantly staged and perfectly paced: the tension winding ever tighter as the narrative expands in unsettling bursts of repetition” Metro “ RAW’s Irish premiere of Abi Morgan’s work is a delight and director Rachel West shows considerable skill in dealing with the technical complexions of the play’s structure. So too are the cast exemplary with Ingrid Craigie superb as Micheleine.” RTE “ Rachel West’s smooth direction keeps the atmosphere taut, and the combination of fine acting and excellent set, sound and lighting design make this an absorbing production.” - Irish Mail on Sunday BACK to TOP |
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