Bank of Ireland theatre, Galway
Director James Riordan blends ancient ritual and modern technology, while the music of Julianna Bloodgood is compelling
Ethereal sound and imagery transform an ancient story of rape and mutilation in Brú Theatre’s new production. Combining ancient ritual and modern technology, director James Riordan, two performers and the designers create an enveloping experience, with precisely calibrated audiovisual effects.
The story of Philomela (Philippa Hambly) who was raped by her sister Procne’s husband, King Tereus, is presented in snatches, drawing on different versions. Based on the Greek myth of Philomela and Procne, it is told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and also pops up in TS Eliot’s The Waste Land. It helps to know that Philomela is later transformed into a nightingale, since the bird is a recurring image here.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/stage/article/2024/jul/21/somnium-review-philomena-galway-international-arts-festival
Author : Helen Meany
Publish date : 2024-07-21 10:08:58
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