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coughingbear

A Very Cultured Weekend

Nov 10, 2008 20:17

On Thursday, hano, G. and I went to Six Characters in Search of An Author. Excellent updating, very cleverly changed so it's a documentary being filmed that the characters interrupt. Slightly odd fit to start with because the Characters are all still quite old-fashioned and melodramatic, but the Producer was excellent (Noma Dumezweni) and as well as ( Read more... )

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f4f3 November 10 2008, 21:47:02 UTC

I wonder if that was the same production of Six Characters" that I didn't see at The Citizens this summer. I'm definitely overdue getting back to the Citz, with luck before the panto season starts.

coughingbear November 10 2008, 22:49:41 UTC

It's the Rupert Goold/Ben Powers version - I know it was at Chichester, but don't know if it's been anywhere else. Definitely worth seeing if you can, though.

rhythmaning November 10 2008, 22:11:00 UTC

Let me know when you're going to Houston, I'll join you there!

I think we felt much the same about the show: except I forgot to mention the windows-and-doors. I had meant to say something about the eyes to the soul... I remember reading somewhere that Rothko was inspired to paint those spaces - the window-like pieces - after he saw the work Michelangelo designed for the Medici Chapel/a> in Florence - the windows are solid stone. I have no idea if this is true or not.

coughingbear November 10 2008, 22:47:44 UTC

OK! And thanks for the link, that's fascinating.

itchyfidget November 11 2008, 06:09:45 UTC

I'm seriously thinking about coming down there a day early and just doing the Rothko and Bacon exhibitions (assuming Bacon is still on). Have had a lifelong passion for Rothko but never seen one 'live', as it were, so the idea of seeing many of them in a room together, full size, is extremely appealing.

coughingbear November 11 2008, 08:14:39 UTC

Oh yes, do! I think you'll love it.

hano November 11 2008, 23:23:13 UTC

I've not seen the Bacon but believe me, the Rothko is *absolutely* worth it. Just for that moment when you first walk into the 3rd room, let alone the rest.

anonymous March 3 2009, 09:29:42 UTC

Oh, dear lord, is he STILL harping on about the secret lair in the cellar? :-) Good luck with that...

hano March 3 2009, 10:21:21 UTC

Why thank you. And you are?

anonymous March 3 2009, 11:27:06 UTC

...amused.

hano March 3 2009, 11:55:12 UTC

You don't sound it you know. Tell me, has the medication worn off or something?

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