Freefall is both like and unlike any of Corn Exchange’s previous work. Director Annie Ryan seems to have somewhat moved away from her signature use of ‘white face’ and Commedia dell’Arte. This would lead audiences to believe that perhaps this production is more ‘contemporary’ than the Corn Exchange has shown us before.
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Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival which will run from 24th Sept – 11th Oct 2009 and is once again sponsored by Ulster Bank.
- This year’s programme offers a wealth of Irish and international productions.
- For the first time the Festival will tour a production to 3 venues during the Festival.
- International productions include: Direct from the deserts of India, The Manganiyar Seduction; Declan Donnellan’s version of Chekhov’s Three Sisters (Chekhov International Theatre Festival and Cheek by Jowl); Robert Lepage’s The Blue Dragon; National Theatre UK and Live Theatre Newcastle present Lee Hall’s hit The Pitmen Painters. Highlights in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, Cet Enfant (Compagnie Louis Brouillard) and Kamp from Hotel Modern.
- Major interactive light installation Playhouse which will illuminate Liberty Hall.