A Work in Progress: Insurrection with Peter Braithwaite
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I love the idea of an artistic work being shaped and formed continuously — this is much more Shakespeare or 18th century music style. It’s only now that everything must be ‘authentic’ and take one form. In the smaller theatre of the Royal Opera House (which is really hard to find unless you’re directed by a kind doorperson — better signage in the foyer please!) a staged collaborative encounter fused together the history and culture of Barbados, classical music and folk songs, Peter Braithwaite’s own family history and the legacy of enslavement. As this was also the last performance there was a Q&A at the end too where the audience could feed back and even chat with performers at the end. Best of all the cast members sat in the audience at points! (Which can lead to a funny moment if you’re trying to help someone not sit in the marked seat — only they let you know that they are a cast member and you have to keep the secret! Apologies to soprano Rachel for my over helpfulness, your kindness and loved your beautiful voice. Note to self for another immersive performance!)
A Work in Progress: Insurrection with Peter Braithwaite
A Work in Progress: Insurrection with Peter…
A Work in Progress: Insurrection with Peter Braithwaite
I love the idea of an artistic work being shaped and formed continuously — this is much more Shakespeare or 18th century music style. It’s only now that everything must be ‘authentic’ and take one form. In the smaller theatre of the Royal Opera House (which is really hard to find unless you’re directed by a kind doorperson — better signage in the foyer please!) a staged collaborative encounter fused together the history and culture of Barbados, classical music and folk songs, Peter Braithwaite’s own family history and the legacy of enslavement. As this was also the last performance there was a Q&A at the end too where the audience could feed back and even chat with performers at the end. Best of all the cast members sat in the audience at points! (Which can lead to a funny moment if you’re trying to help someone not sit in the marked seat — only they let you know that they are a cast member and you have to keep the secret! Apologies to soprano Rachel for my over helpfulness, your kindness and loved your beautiful voice. Note to self for another immersive performance!)