Following a young man's life across the globe, through love affairs and intrigues, and his transformations of fortune, love and even gender, Orlando has been described as ‘the longest and most charming love letter in literature’, relishing an era where opulence and hedonism were savoured. Read more …
A CATS 2011 nominee.
The overall effect is dazzling; and so rich in texture, and in the layers of meaning surrounding this remarkable story, that it demands to be seen not once, but many times.
As a radio play it might work very well, but as a fully staged theatre piece, let alone a music-theatre piece, it doesn't begin to justify itself.
All about engaging the senses...not about making sense.
Superbly acted by Edinburgh-born Worrall, Boyd’s Orlando is a promising production sadly let down by its choice of music.
Orlando
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St George's West, Edinburgh from Friday August 5, 2011, until Monday August 29, 2011. 4.00pm. More info: http://www.remarkable-arts-ltd.com/
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