Asterions Hus (DK)
ROMEO&JULIE!
Comedy
Duration: 50 min | Age: 10+
The Copenhagen based company, Asterions Hus, is well known for their unconventional approach to ancient classics, such as ‘The Iliad’ and ‘Macbeth’. At Waves Festival 2019 the company presents their powerful version of Shakespeare’s timeless ”Romeo and Juliet” – the greatest love story ever told. Their wrestle with Shakespeare’s drama results in a touching, fast-paced and humorous performance. 24 scenes, 24 struggles, 24 detours and 24 celebrations of love’s many faces and love stories’ finales. The performers translate Shakespeare’s amazing text into everything from a dance of worms and sumo wrestlers in love, to a choir gardeners and a ballet in wheelbarrows. “Never before has playing dead been so full of life.”
30.08 FRIDAY
Ruinterrænet 4.00pm
31.08 SATURDAY
Valdalsparken 1.00pm
Free admission
Credits:
Performers: Tilde Knudsen, Martin Ammundsen
Directors: Emil Hansen & Peter Kirk
Costumes: Tanja Bovin
The performance has been produced with support from Danish Arts Foundation
