The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Black Swan Theatre Company presents The HotBed Ensemble
29 February - 16 March 2008
A version by Frank McGuinness
Directed by Adam Mitchell
The Caucasian Chalk Circle, drawing on an ancient Chinese story, tells the deeply touching story of a servant girl who rescues a child of royal blood from a violent coup and becomes its surrogate mother. The play draws on all of Brecht's virtuosity and climaxes in a bizarre competition between the servant girl and the child's biological mother to determine where the child belongs.
In a production infused with song and movement, the HotBed artists will rework this classic in a dynamic contemporary setting.
Set & Costume Design by Brad Reid
Featuring the HotBed Ensemble: Anita Erceg, Brendan Ewing, Jo Morris, Thomas Papathanassiou, Ben Russell and Amanda Woodhams.
Lighting Design: Andrew Earle
Composer/Musical Director: Steve Hearne
Choreographer: Claudia Alessi
Running time: 2 hours 30 mins including interval
