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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Edinburgh International Festival: Madame Freedom, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Brian G Cooper

King's Theatre, Edinburgh: With big-band dance halls its core symbol, the 1956 South Korean film classic Madame Freedom significantly explored the impact of Western culture, especially popul…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:40AM
Thursday, August 22, 2013

Edinburgh International Festival: The Tragedy of Coriolanus, The Playhouse, Edinburgh by Brian G Cooper

The Playhouse, Edinburgh: This production is distinctive for the action-oriented direction of Lin Zhaohua, the commanding talent of Pu Cunxin in the title role, the relentless energy of the …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM
Monday, August 12, 2013

Edinburgh International Festival: Metamorphosis, King's Theatre, Edinburgh by Brian G Cooper

King's Theatre, Edinburgh: Leading Taiwanese actor-dramatist Wu Hsing-kuo's compelling solo performance is delivered in Peking Opera-style. It memorably achieves his personal transcultu…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

David et Jonathas, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh by Brian G Cooper

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh: Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704), prolific composer of opera, ballet and sacred vocal works, premiered his tragic opera David et Jonathas to Francois de Paul…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:35AM
Monday, August 13, 2012

Waiting for Orestes: Electra, Edinburgh International Festival by Brian G Cooper

Edinburgh International Festival: Onto a semi-darkened stage empty but for a cluster of oriental gong and Japanese drums enter five men in wheelchairs and clad only in shorts. Circling the i…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:57AM