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TEATRO PUNTO (Part of the Cultural Trail)
Teatro Punto is a theatre company under the artistic leadership of Katrien van Beurden and Carlos García Estévez. It is a theatre company which develops performances and workshops, based on modern Commedia dell' Arte. With an international team of actors, Teatro Punto is active in countries such as the Netherlands, America, France and Spain. Its workshops are designed for professional actors and for theatre academies like the Arnhem acting school and the Wagner University in New York.
Teatro Punto makes theatre where the actor is the author of the story. As the actor on stage is stripped of supports, such as extended settings and a fixed script, he can become the author of a tragicomic show. He does this through movement, text, techniques, imagination and the drift to perform. Teatro Punto’s main source of inspiration is Commedia dell'Arte. With its famous masks and archetypes, Commedia dell'Arte is the first professional actors' theatre in history. Some such better known archetypes are Pantalone, an old man that holds on to anything, because death is calling, and Il Capitano, the one who pretends to be everything he's not. Hatred, fear and desire are significant emotions brought forward by these characters. The most important motives are survival, love and money. In the words of Jacques Lecoq: "One moment a character is capable of shedding tears about his father's death, the next he is deliriously happy because his soup is ready." Teatro Punto occupies itself with the archetypes of today while developing a very characteristic and contemporary actors' theatre. Full of acting possibilities it is precise and vulnerable, yet above all else it is alive.
4FRONT Performance Company
Presents
FRAGMENTS
For one night only at the LPAC Theatre, Lincoln – 8pm, Friday 18th June
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FRAGMENTS
A devised production
Directed by Darren A. Furniss
An exploration through performance on what it is to be human, exploring the many different emotions we have all felt or are yet to experience, shown in fragmented moments.
FRAGMENTS, is a stylised piece of minimal theatre, synonymous with 4FRONT, focusing on the language and power of the performer.
FRAGMENTS, is a showcase production running for one night only as part of the EHOA Cultural Festival, which takes place in Lincoln on the 18th and 19th of June 2010.
FRAGMENTS, is the fourth production from 4FRONT Performance Company. Their last production was THE DOUBLE BILL, which showcased two new plays IDOL CHAT and RED BETRAYAL in Lincoln. GOING DOWN, written and directed by Darren A. Furniss, was the second production to emerge from 4FRONT and toured nationally. The company showcased their first play, J, D and COKE, also written and directed by Darren A. Furniss, at the Lincoln Drill Hall in January 2009.
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4FRONT apply exploration, experimentation and creativity in performance
We focus on new writing and innovative visions on existing plays
Reviews for previous 4FRONT Productions
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‘”Red Betrayal” is an example of what 4Front have come to do best. The company has a talent for juxtaposing the sinister with black comedy to create a visceral sense of tangible tension... Showing tender scenes of solidarity between husband and wife alongside chilling scenes of intimidation and betrayal, the play is both brutal and beautiful.’
Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
‘The script was clearly thought through and every word was meaningful... There were many chilling moments in “Red Betrayal”, helped with the use of lighting which was constantly dark and matched with the themes of fear and terror... the audience saw why this performance group is one to watch in the future.’
Ashleigh Gray, The Linc
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‘This play is hip, hilarious and sexy!’
Sara Ratcliffe, Bullet Magazine
‘It was laugh-
Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
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“It is a deep show of strong characters that have strong emotions, interesting character interaction intercut by gripping monologues. It has a lot to say, and it deserves an audience willing to listen. There are commendable moments in this show, both funny and dramatic… The closing scenes of the play are riveting…” Greg Fox, OxfordTheatre Review.com
“The monologues themselves are unapologetically grotesque, often sexual in nature, and the audience finds itself equally disturbed and sympathetic—disturbed, perhaps, to find itself so readily sympathizing with perverts and manipulators and murderers. The monologues are a collective example of stage writing at its best, and are delivered brilliantly by the actors.” Jennifer Kratz, OxfordTheatreReview.com
“Acting is uniformly excellent.” Andrew Bell, Dailyinfo.com
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'...gripping, absorbing and engaging stylised piece... succinctly written and witty play... the juxtaposition of terror and gaiety was chilling... the plot would not be out of place in a Hollywood film. The ending was heart stopping.'
***** Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
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Further Information/ Queries
Contact: simonbellars@4frontperformance.com
Mobile: 07769 600360
www.4frontperformance.com
4FRONT Performance Company
Presents
APU -
For one night only at the LPAC Theatre, Lincoln -
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APU -
Three very secret people from a very secret organisation, based in a very secret place will be giving a very secret presentation. For one night only they are throwing away their cloak of secrecy to reveal their very secret powers. By the way, did we mention that this is a secret?
Reversal
Written and directed by Darren A. Furniss
4FRONT presents a short piece of theatre presenting an audience to an audience.
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4FRONT apply exploration, experimentation and creativity in performance
We focus on new writing and innovative visions on existing plays
Reviews for previous 4FRONT Productions
-
'"Red Betrayal" is an example of what 4Front have come to do best. The company has a talent for juxtaposing the sinister with black comedy to create a visceral sense of tangible tension... Showing tender scenes of solidarity between husband and wife alongside chilling scenes of intimidation and betrayal, the play is both brutal and beautiful.'
Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
'The script was clearly thought through and every word was meaningful... There were many chilling moments in "Red Betrayal", helped with the use of lighting which was constantly dark and matched with the themes of fear and terror... the audience saw why this performance group is one to watch in the future.'
Ashleigh Gray, The Linc
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'This play is hip, hilarious and sexy!'
Sara Ratcliffe, Bullet Magazine
'It was laugh-
Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
-
"It is a deep show of strong characters that have strong emotions, interesting character interaction intercut by gripping monologues. It has a lot to say, and it deserves an audience willing to listen. There are commendable moments in this show, both funny and dramatic… The closing scenes of the play are riveting…" Greg Fox, OxfordTheatre Review.com
"The monologues themselves are unapologetically grotesque, often sexual in nature,
and the audience finds itself equally disturbed and sympathetic-
"Acting is uniformly excellent." Andrew Bell, Dailyinfo.com
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'...gripping, absorbing and engaging stylised piece... succinctly written and witty play... the juxtaposition of terror and gaiety was chilling... the plot would not be out of place in a Hollywood film. The ending was heart stopping.'
***** Sarah Holt, Lincolnshire Echo
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Further Information/ Queries
Contact: darrenfurniss@4frontperformance.com
Mobile: 07530 245550
www.4frontperformance.com
Performances! 0844 88 4414 -
UPSTAGE LEFT have had to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances. 4FRONT have offered to step in with a very secret performance!