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Alexander (Stage Production)

Description: This performance takes place in Augustine's, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL, Scotland.

Newest Review: ... enjoy each as a separate entity rather than as two essential parts of a whole. The former chronicles Alexander's upbringing as a prince in Macedon until his father is assassinated, and the second details his legendary achievements as king, recklessly spreading his dominion across two thirds of the known world before his empire just as swiftly collapses. For fans of classical theatre, ... more

... Pritchard's verse should be a real treat, as young actors in skimpy attire bellow to their heart's content. The performers are all perfectly suited to this dramatic style, each being granted substantial monologues at regular intervals, and if there were to be a...more

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Alexander (Stage Production): Edinburgh Fringe 2008: Alexander (359 words)
by - written on 01/09/08 (Very useful, 14 readings)
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An intriguing modern take on classical verse play, Margaret Pritchard's two-part interpretation of the life of Alexander the Great makes no concessions in its enthusiastic Shakespearean pomp, foundations in the Ancient Greek theatrical style and abundance of homoeroticism. The two distinct plays - 'Macedon's Heir' and 'New Worlds and Nightfall' - are performed on alternating days at St. Augustine's on Edinburgh's George IV Bridge, but the audience is at liberty to enjoy each as a separate entity rather than as two essential parts of a whole. The former chronicles Alexander's upbringing as a prince in Macedon until his father is assassinated, and the second ... Read the complete review