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The Gospel at Colonus
23 Aug 2010
Greek tragedy set in an African-American Pentecostal church
That this is a spectacle worth seeing, there can be no doubt. That the cast consists of an incredible collection of highly talented singers is equally apparent. That the idea of transporting a Greek tragedy to the setting of an African-American…
The Gospel at Colonus reveals authentic traditions at its heart
11 Aug 2010
Reworking of Greek tragedy takes centre stage at EIF
His celebrated version of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House cast dwarf actors opposite Amazonian women performers while his reimagining of Peter Pan using pint-sized puppets made audiences look anew at JM Barrie’s classic children’s tale. Now theatrical maverick…
The Gospel at Colonus promises rousing theatre experience
16 Jul 2010
EIF soul and gospel take on Sophocles' tragedy sure to impress
If there’s a more roof-raising theatre experience at the entire festival, never mind just at the International end of things, we can’t wait to hear about it. Lee Breuer and Bob Telson’s The Gospel at Colonus merges rock’n’roll, soul and gospel to fire…
John Adams and Lee Breuer among Edinburgh International Festival 2010 highlights
22 Mar 2010
As the programme is launched for this year’s Edinburgh International Festival, we cast an eye over the highlights
