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 BACK DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND!
Rogue Artists Ensemble
presents the return of the world premiere adaptation of
Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean's
"The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of
Mr. Punch"
Bonus: Free carnival inspired art gallery and antique Punch and Judy exhibit with admission.
We all have dark secrets in our past, skeletons in our closet and memories we just can't forget. Mr. Punch is the story of a man who confronts his darkest and most terrifying memories; when, as a boy, he was banished by his parents and sent to live with his insane Grandfather who owned a rundown seaside arcade, where he witnessed murders, babies thrown out windows, crocodiles, the Devil himself, giant talking badgers, car accidents, wives beaten and a singing mermaid who was loved by them all or perhaps it was all just the Punch and Judy show?
"It is easier to take short journeys into the past, remembering in miniature,
tiny puppet plays in our heads."
This world premiere production of The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch returns exclusively to Los Angeles after a successful run at Theatre/ Theater in 2007 and features an updated script with new scenes and effects.
Variety Magazine called Mr. Punch "a feast for the senses."
"...triumphantly mixes traditional puppeteering, shadow puppets, masks, video projections and more into a thriving whole." -- Backstage West
Mr. Punch received FIVE honorable mentions at the 2007 Backstage West Garland Awards
Mr. Punch is a dark fable, adapted from the graphic novel by best-selling author Neil Gaiman and internationally acclaimed artist Dave McKean, in which the innocence of childhood and the pain of adulthood collide in the oft-fragmented recesses of memory. The maverick Rogue Artists Ensemble, known for an innovative hybrid of theater traditions, puppetry and digital media called "Hyper-theater," brings a dizzying array of visual elements to Mr. Punch that will make audience members feel as though they opened up the graphic novel and wound up trapped deep inside.
(Contains adult themes and imagery; not recommended for young children.)
WHO: Based on the graphic novel by author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Dave McKean
(Gaiman wrote the screenplay for the recent film Beowolf, Gaiman and McKean worked together to create The Sandman comics ,Henson Pictures' MIRRORMASK and the upcoming film adaptation of their book Coraline)
Adapted for the stage by Sean T. Cawelti with Miles Taber and the Rogues
Directed by Sean T. Cawelti
Featuring : Several returning cast members from the original production, final cast to be announced soon!
*Gala Performance and reception on Friday, July 18th begins at 6:30pm with live music from indie rock band FigureOne,(www.figureonemusic.com/) gallery, food, drinks and more.
** The walls of the lobby will be filled with art from local artists inspired by the project's carnival setting. All artwork is curated by the Rogues and will be available for purchase. The Punch and Judy puppet exhibit also located in the lobby will features puppets from the Conservatory of Puppetry Arts (www.copa-puppets.org/) showing Punch and Judy's over two-hundred year history.
(ample free parking available)
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| Please contact tickets@rogueartists.org for group discounts. |
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