Antigone in the sand

14 June 2010

Antigone in the sand

Jean Anouilh’s famous play Antigone is sure to challenge the dramatic skills of UCOL’s Certificate in Performing Arts student this week.

The play’s three major roles are shared among nine of the cast and the whole performance takes place on a sand filled stage.
Antigone was inspired by Greek mythology (Sophocles) and was first performed in wartime France.

The tragedy depicts themes of love, loss, family, honour and destiny – perfect dramatic material for UCOL’s aspiring actors and their tutor and director, Jaime Dorner.
The play is the troupe’s final performance as an ensemble and is the culmination of their six months together.

The troupe is Jaime’s first group of students since taking over the Performing Arts tutorship in February.
His fresh approach and emphasis on physical theatre has proved popular with his students.
Jaime says, “The group has responded very well to the demands I have put on them. They see I trust in them and they have learnt to trust themselves.”

In a quote from their show programme the students say, “It [Antigone] is a product of our individual talents combined and moulded by our tutor. Jaime has demonstrated to us his unique approach to theatre. During this time we have learnt to become more open within our bodies, enabling us to perform more freely.”

Antigone will be performed at the Performing Arts Studio in the Buckman Building, Princess Street from 16 - 19 June starting at 7.00pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $5. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

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