About A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
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‘Transcendentally beautiful’ The Scotsman
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‘Remarkably inventive’ The Times
Dan Colley directs the critically acclaimed and exquisitely inventive show, A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.
Inspired by Gabriel García Márquez's darkly comic tale, this award-winning show taps into both the best and worst of mankind, wryly examining the human response to those who are weak, dependent, and different.
In a kitchen, in a theatre, two storytellers and their audience find something remarkable — a very old man with enormous wings. After consulting with the neighbour – who’s an expert on all things magic – the couple decides to shelter him in the chicken coop and feed him with food scraps. A wise woman says he’s an angel. The priest says he’s an imposter. Pilgrims flock to see him.
Using a combination of music, puppetry and live video projection, this magic-realist gem is brought to the stage with beautiful, strange, emotional richness.
Co-produced by Riverbank Arts Centre. Funded by Culture Ireland with support from field:arts
TICKET INFO
24 - 28 April
Under 18s £13.50 - £15.50 / Adults £18.50-£21.50
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Cast
- Genevieve Hulme-Beaman
- Manus Halligan
Creative Team
- Based on the short story by Gabriel García Márquez
- Adapted for the stage by Dan Colley, Manus Halligan and Genevieve Hulme-Beaman
- Directed by Dan Colley
- Set and Props Design by Andrew Clancy
- Lighting Design by Sarah Jane Shiels
- Composition and Sound Design by Alma Kelliher
- Costume Design Dan Colley
- AV Design Eoin Kilkenny
- Chief LX Suzie Cummins
