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The Kneehigh Theatre will be performing their
internationally acclaimed large-scale, open-air, site-specific
production of 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' on Hayle Harbour
this summer. The event which runs each evening from 26th July
to 7th August is part of the Kneehigh 25th
anniversary celebrations.
Hayle offers a very apt backdrop for the event which is
based on the original story by Columbian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez
which is considered to be an archetype of Magical Realism where the
familiar real world meets the unexplained.
The story revolves around a man with enormous wings who
crash-lands into a small poor town. The event attracts great attention
from the wider world and nothing is ever the same again. The story
however, is not so much about the Very Old Man with Enormous Wings but
about the people that he comes into contact with. The rather dark plot
depicts flaws in human nature and explores how suspicion, ignorance,
prejudice, and lack of compassion and understanding can lead to a cruel,
hostile, inward looking society unable to appreciate beauty in its
midst. Of course then story is given the characteristic action packed
and spectacular Kneehigh treatment which we have come to expect making
full use of the site at Hayle. A man will fly!
Even the interval is something of an event in itself. A
carnival atmosphere involving sideshows, stunts, shadow plays, live
music, a crafts fair, and quality food and drink vendors from three
countries.
Early booking is advised at the demand is expected to be
very high and believe me it’s something you would not want to miss. The
event is a promenade production; limited seating is available for the
elderly and disabled if booked in advance. The production is suitable
for all ages.
The site opens to the public at 6:30 to allow you to
enjoy the craft and food market and to enjoy your picnic. The
performances begin at 8:00 and will finish at around 10:30. Delicious
locally sourced ‘Cornish Produce’ picnic boxes can also be pre-ordered
Adults £9 Children £6.
Tickets are available now from the Hall for Cornwall Box
Office on 01872 262466. Adults £12 Children £7 Concessions £8.
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