‘THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE’
By Bertolt Brecht, translated by Alistair Beaton
Directed by Lisa May
“My duty as judge is to choose a mother for the child.xa0 We will have a test.xa0 Place the child in the circle…”
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Don’t miss this classic play written by Bertolt Brecht showing in the Mac.[/caption]The Caucasian Chalk Circle’xa0is a master-piece of twentiethxa0century drama, powerfully demonstrating Bertolt Brecht’s pioneering theatrical techniques. xa0A servant girl sacrifices everything to protect a baby abandoned in the heat of war. Order restored, she is made to confront the boy’s mother in a legal contest over who deserves to keep him. The comical judge calls on an ancient tradition, ‘the chalk circle’. to resolve the dispute. Who wins?
Bruiser is delighted to be presenting this modern classic with a brand new musical score licensed by the Brecht Estate, composed by Matthew Reeve, who has previously worked with Bruiser on ‘Sweet Charity’, ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’ and ‘The 25thxa0Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Matthew Reeve said: “The music for ‘Chalk Circle’ has been a real creative challenge.xa0 The entire score will be sung and played by the actors themselves live on stage.xa0 We wanted to create something both haunting and anthemic, reflecting the hard-hitting action of the play.xa0 A lot of the music has been developed in rehearsals with the actors too.xa0 We can’t wait for people to hear it.”
From the Company that brought you last year’s hugely popular ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’xa0tour – Bruiser’s innovative performance style coupled with Brecht’s superb play is guaranteed to produce a first class winter’s night at the theatre!
Gilly Campbell, Dance and Drama Officer, Arts Council of Northern Ireland added: “The Arts Council is pleased to support Bruiser Theatre Company with this excellent production of Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle.xa0 Withxa0the play touring a number of towns and cities across Northern Ireland, I encourage everyone to go along and experience this renowned play which will take audiences on an emotional and moving journey.”
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Cast: Gary Crossan,xa0Fra Gunn,xa0Geoff Hatt,xa0Dave Marken,xa0Nuala McGowan,xa0Elizabeth McSherry,xa0Eimear Morrissey,xa0Karl O’Neill,xa0Richard Priestley,xa0Director:xa0Lisa May,xa0Musicalxa0Directorxa0& Composer:xa0Matthew Reeve,xa0Lightingxa0Design:xa0James McFetridge,xa0Setxa0Design:xa0xa0Stuart Marshall,xa0Costumexa0Design:xa0Alice McCullough.
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