| Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show | |
| By Rogue Theatre (with writing from Anna Maria Murphy) | |
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Thu 13th December 2007 at 7:00pm |
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Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show follows the unusual stories of three acts; Sirus (The Man Who Knows), Svetlana (The Living Doll) and Lo-Lo (The Clown). Journey through the doors of the imagination into a world of mystery, spectacle and horror. Based on poems and text written by Anna Maria Murphy (Kneehigh Theatre, The National Theatre, BBC Radio 4) and combining Rogue's daring style. With live music, illusion, side-splitting comedy, dance, explosive physical theatre and compelling narrative. Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show is designed for adults and young adults aged 10+. |
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| Tickets: £8.5, Concs£8.5 | Physical Theatre |
Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show explores the stories of the people behind the make up of Madame Lucinda's Circus. Found by Madame Lucinda at the cross roads of their lives each character journeys through the real and the fantastical, through love and dreaming the macabre and the mundane. Rogue Theatre are splendid, fantastic, marvellous and a joy to behold.
“Don't take my word that Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show is a thrilling spectacle for all ages, go and see it for yourselves, I promise you won't be disappointed” - Sheila Vanloo, St. Austell Voice
“Because the company plays in many small halls and venues, don?t be fooled into thinking this is a small time theatre group. Step right up while you can still afford the ticket.” - Sandra Trewhela, The West Briton
Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show beautifully blends the innocent with the macabre, optimism with the inescapable and the real with the fantastical.
Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show stylistically borrows from the 1920's Side Show and finds itself somewhere between the worlds of 'Tim Burton' and 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Rogue Theatre is a company committed to creating daring high quality theatre which is as accessible as it is thrilling. Drawing on many influences and mixing spectacle with powerful narrative the company has a unique and invigorating style.
The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
