Playing at His Majesty's Theatre
The world renowned Maly Drama Theatre brings a stirring historical work that sees intimate moments of family drama against the backdrop of major political upheavals in the Soviet Union of 1943.
Adapted from Vasily Grossman’s 1960 novel – banned in the USSR for its depiction of communism – the story follows Jewish physicist Viktor Shtrum. Worried by growing anti-Semitism, Shtrum must balance personal morality with aiding Stalin’s pursuit of the atomic bomb, all the while striving to protect his family.
Yet where there is life, there is hope. To experience a Maly production is to realise the power of theatre to transform. Arguably Russia's leading theatre director today, Lev Dodin spent four years adapting the novel, brilliantly managing to retain its psychological complexity, philosophical yearning and political importance.
ARTIST TALK
Lev Dodin, Artistic Director In conversation with Shelagh Magadza, Artistic Director of Perth Festival Saturday, 20 February 2010, 6:00pm in His Majesty's Theatre Dress Circle bar.
SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION
In Russian with surtitles. Contains nudity.
Entire season suitable for the hearing impaired, as surtitles are a standard part of the performance.
Please advise if a captioned seat is required when booking; these seats are NOT available online.
Audio descriptor and Tactile Tour available for the sight impaired Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 7:30pm. Please advise if required when booking by calling (08) 484 1133 or visiting the Outlet / Agencies.
For more information visit Perth International Arts Festival website
Tickets available from BOCS Ticketing I 9484 1133 I BOCS outlets I online