February 23 - March 11, 2018
Kneehigh and Bristol Old Vic production of
THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK
By Daniel Jamieson
Directed by Emma Rice
Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella Chagall are immortalized as having one of the most romantic marriages of the 20th Century. The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk traces the young couple as they navigate the Pogroms, the Russian Revolution and each other. Following the artistic heights of Brief Encounter, and 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Kneehigh and director Emma Rice return to The Wallis with a production that combines the visuals of Chagall’s paintings with the music and dance of the Russian Jewish tradition.
‘Winner of the Carol Tambor ‘Best of Edinburgh’ Award 2017’
“****A soaring, swooping crowd-pleaser” - Time Out London
“Wraps you in the soaring giddiness and deep solace of overwhelming love”
**** Financial Times
“Gloriously romantic”
**** The Times
“A captivating production”
**** The Observer
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March 11, 2018 2:00PM
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March 11, 2018 7:30PM
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
Item details
Date
March 11, 2018 2:00PM
Location
Bram Goldsmith Theater
Name
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk
Description
February 23 - March 11, 2018
Kneehigh and Bristol Old Vic production of
THE FLYING LOVERS OF VITEBSK
By Daniel Jamieson
Directed by Emma Rice
Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella Chagall are immortalized as having one of the most romantic marriages of the 20th Century. The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk traces the young couple as they navigate the Pogroms, the Russian Revolution and each other. Following the artistic heights of Brief Encounter, and 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Kneehigh and director Emma Rice return to The Wallis with a production that combines the visuals of Chagall’s paintings with the music and dance of the Russian Jewish tradition.
‘Winner of the Carol Tambor ‘Best of Edinburgh’ Award 2017’
“****A soaring, swooping crowd-pleaser” - Time Out London
“Wraps you in the soaring giddiness and deep solace of overwhelming love”
**** Financial Times
“Gloriously romantic”
**** The Times
“A captivating production”
**** The Observer
Please call Ticket Services at 310-746-4000 or send an e-mail to Tickets@thewallis.org to be placed on the wait list for this performance.