Drama Queens
dal 11/10/2008 al 11/10/2008
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11/10/2008
Drama Queens
The Old Vic, London
A new production by Elmgreen & Dragset. The paly features six famous sculptures as its protagonists. Trapped on a theatre stage are icons inspired by 20th century art history.
The Old Vic is to collaborate with leading international artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset to stage a new production of their acclaimed work, Drama Queens (text by Tim Etchells) for a special Gala event on Sunday 12th October, 2008.
Drama Queens features six famous sculptures as its protagonists. Trapped on a theatre stage are icons inspired by 20th century art history: Walking Man by Alberto Giacometti (1947), Brillo Box by Andy Warhol (1964), Elegy III by Barbara Hepworth (1966), Four Cubes by Sol Lewitt (1971), Untitled (Granite) by Ulrich Rückriem (1984), and Rabbit by Jeff Koons (1986).
As ‘personalities’ the sculptures assume characteristics from the cultural zeitgeist in which they were produced. Remotely controlled, the sculptures ‘perform’ to a seated audience, thereby reversing the typical roles of how an audience engages with art in galleries, as well as traditional concepts of theatre. A specially cast group of actors, including Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey, will voice the sculptures, which will be performed live for the first time.
All proceeds from this event will go to The Old Vic Theatre Trust Creative Development Programme, including a special new initiative to bring visual artists and theatre practioners together.
12 October 7.30pm
Running Time 45 mins
VIP Gala Tickets £250
The Old Vic
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