Pericles (William Shakespeare) directed by Philip Parr

PERICLES

BASED ON “PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE DIRECTOR: PHILIP PARR

PRODUCER: CSIKY GERGELY HUNGARIAN STATE THEATRE IN TIMISOARA (ROMANIA) OPENING DATE: MARCH 08, 2024

DURATION: 3 H (ONE INTERMISSION)

“A man lying in the sand. Washed up by the waves. There’s no knowing where he came from, where he is heading, what he wants or what he is fleeing from. Somewhere, in a distant land, he used to be king. The Prince of Tyre. But now he is only a man who has nothing but a story. This is Pericles’ story. But not only his.” – Philip Parr “Pericles” is a contemporary reinterpretation of Shakespeare's play, set in an uncertain land of memories and dreams. The show follows his journey, a wandering hero in a chaotic and sometimes fantastic world marked by suffering, loss and miracles. Facing storms and dangers, Pericles is involuntarily subjected to trials undergoing transformation, fragmentation and perhaps self-definition. His story, that of a prince, though personal, resonates universally, and explores themes of identity, destiny and regeneration, in a setting that is ever-changing double-edged from the extraordinary to the ordinary.

"Pericles" brings to the audience a captivating and emotional story about finding and rebuilding oneself in unknown lands. The drama signed by Dálnoky Réka, the set and costume design created by Brian D. Hanlon, the choreography by Anca Stoica and music composed by Cári Tibor contributes to a complex theatrical experience that reaffirms the contemporary potential of Shakespeare's texts when they get in good hands.

A performance recommended for audiences aged 12 and up.

Performed in Hungarian with English surtitles.

Philip Parr is a seasoned creative producer with extensive experience in programming, project management, and directing theatre, opera, and festivals both in the UK and internationally. As Artistic Director of Parrabbola, he specializes in large-scale community plays and has directed Shakespeare’s works across Europe, with his productions touring festivals worldwide. A founding council member of the European Shakespeare Festivals Network and director of the York International Shakespeare Festival, he brings deep insight into how Shakespeare is performed in the UK and across the continent. His background as an actor, singer, musician, and composer greatly influence his latest production of Pericles.

Performed by: Kocsárdi Levente, Jancsó Előd, Erdős Bálint, Molnos András Csaba, Deli Szófia, Mátyás Zsolt Imre, Vajda Boróka, Lajter Márkó Ernesztó, Éder Enikő, Kiss Attila, Borbély B. Emília, Czüvek Loránd, Bandi András Zsolt, Lőrincz Rita, Hegyi Kincső, Aszalos Géza, Tar Monika, Magyari Etelka, Balló Helga Director: Philip Parr Dramaturg: Dálnoky Réka Set and costume design: Brian D. Hanlon Choreography: Anca Stoica Music: Cári Tibor Stage manager: Bálint Előd Prompter: Czumbil Marika Poster: Andor Arnold Romanian translation: George Volceanov Hungarian translation: Áprily Lajos, Szász Károly, Dálnoky Réka Light design: Dorian Bolca Full video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhZTEqQQlWE

Possible costs for touring – can be negociated: transport of staff, transport of decor with a truck, per diems/fee, accommodation and meals

Travelling crew – in an ideal situation: 19 actors 1 stage manager 2 lights + 1 electrician 1 projection engineer 1 costumes 1 props 4 stage hands 1 or 2 drivers 1 surtitles operator

Travel of crew by rented bus or flights for longer distance

Technical requirements: - performing space: 10 m wide x 16 m deep x 8 m tall - The performance is played with two audience areas: One is the regular theater auditorium. Another seating area built on the stage using platforms and chairs, located at the back of the performance space (the other 8 meters in depth additional to the stage).

The performance space (10x8 meters) is positioned between the two audience areas on a 10x8-meter linoleum surface.

- lights: Compulite Vector Organ 1 PAR Zoom + Stand 6 LED PAR RGBW 8 ETC 750 33 PC 1000W - no sound engineer needed - 2 h setup decor, 6 h setup lights / 1 h dismantle

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