After
sold-out successes with The Red Zone, Once
and Reflections, extraordinary Russian theatre troupe Derevo returns
to the Mime Festival with another award winning production, The Rider.
A thrilling blend of dark and lyrical visual theatre, it tells the story of
an actor searching to find his own, true identity. A crystal princess, a scary
wizard, a fearless sailor, a whorehouse in a distant exotic land... As he conjures
up tragic and comic moments from his life, images and visions begin to overlap
as reality gradually fades into a kaleidoscope of dreams.
Founded in St.Petersburg in 1988, Derevo now tours the world from its new base
in Dresden. Performers in The Rider include group founder members Tanya Khabarova,
Lena Yarovaya, Alexey Merkuchev, and Anton Adassinski who comes to London direct
from character role guest appearances with the Kirov Ballet.
Not suitable for young children.
‘Put
Adassinski and Co down for an Olivier Award nomination. May they return soon’.
DAILY
TELEGRAPH (Once)
Runs approx 80 mins.Presented in association with SBC
Queen
Elizabeth Hall
Fri 19 - Sun 21 January.
Fri & Sat 7.45pm, Sun
6pm
Box Office 020 7960 4242 £10,
£12, £14
online booking www.sbc.org.uk