When: 1st October – 16th November 2013
Where: At venues across the UK
£: Ticket prices vary depending on venue, see below
What is it?
Dealing with the complex emotions surrounding love, loss and ‘moving on’, Translunar Paradise is a celebration of a life shared. After his wife passes away, William escapes to a paradise of fantasy and past memories and, returning from beyond the grave, Rose revisits her widowed companion to perform one last act of love; to help him let go…
Both funny and sad – and exquisitely created – Translunar Paradise is told entirely without words. In their place are movement, haunting music and masks. This is a powerful and emotional tale of an old man who is confronted with solitude, but comforted by a rich tapestry of memories – from their courtship in the 40’s, through the joys, trials and tribulations of their relationship spanning over 60 years.
Says Director, George Mann, “With this play, I wanted to explore something that had been part of my life for some time. My own experiences have taught me that death is very much a part of life, and aside from being sad and incredibly difficult to deal with, it is also a wonderful gift. My father’s diagnosis with cancer was extremely hard but I also realized that each day until his death was to be cherished – it was an opportunity to appreciate our relationship, sort out our differences, and to say goodbye. Translunar Paradise was inspired by such experiences and celebrates the beauty of love and companionship that exist both in life and in death.”
Translunar Paradise is an exciting departure from traditional physical theatre. George continues, “What’s unusual is that we combine mask-work with puppetry. We tell our story using hand-held masks to create the effect of ‘time travel’ and to convey William and Rose as old people. When we take the masks off, we’re the young William and Rose. It’s a way of telling the story that audiences seem to just love.”
In 2013 Theatre Ad Infinitum premiered to great acclaim, Ballad of the Burning Star, a savagely humorous cabaret-style play about the enduring conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. A London run for Ballad of the Burning Star is being planned for 2014. Translunar Paradise won 8 awards at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and internationally.
Catch Translunar Paradise at the following venues:
CAST, Doncaster
1st October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10)
Visit www.castindoncaster.com
Civic Barnsley, Barnsley, Assembly Room
2nd October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10)
Visit www.barnsleycivic.co.uk
The Core, Corby
3rd October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £8.50 – £12.50
Visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whatson
Derby Theatre, Derby
5th October at 2.00pm & 8pm
Tickets cost £9
Visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk
Rose Theatre, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk
14th October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £10 (concessions £8)
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/events
The Citadel, St. Helens, Merseyside
17th October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £10
Visit www.citadel.org.uk/whats-on
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – Part of Luminate Festival
18th & 19th October at 7.30pm
Tickets costs £8 – £15.50
Visit www.traverse.co.uk
Eden Court, Inverness – Part of Luminate Festival
20th October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10)
Visit www.eden-court.co.uk
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen – Part of Luminate Festival and Dance Live
22nd October at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £8.50
Visit www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
The Beacon, Greenock – Part of Luminate Festival
23rd October at 7.00pm
Tickets cost £5 – £10
Visit www.beaconartscentre.co.uk
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
25th October at 8.00pm
Tickets cost £12 (concessions £10)
Visit www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk
The HUB, Leeds
13th November at 7.30pm
Tickets are “pay what you decide” after the show (tickets must be reserved in advance)
Visit www.slunglow.macmate.me
Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford, Greater London
14th November at 8.00pm
Tickets are sold out (phone box office for returns on 020 8708 8803)
Visit www.redbridgedramacentre.co.uk
Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells
15th November at 7.30pm
Tickets cost £14 (concessions £12)
Visit www.wyeside.co.uk
Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
16th November at 2.00pm & 8.00pm
For prices see website
Visit www.marlowetheatre.com
More info: www.theatreadinfinitum.co.uk
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