'The Red Shoes' Dance Their Way To Bristol
The Asylum, currently in CornwallWhen you think of a colour, red is often the first one to spring to mind. Red can represent power and love, but it can also symbolise forbidden things and blood. Red can attract or repel; elevate or enrage.
Kneehigh theatre's production of 'The Red Shoes' is based on a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, along with poetry by Anna Maria Murphy.
This summer's show is a revival of the Cornish-based theatre company's original production, which they toured back in 2003. They are currently performing it at their new 'nomadic venue' The Asylum, which is based in their home county. The play is heading to Bristol this September.
Don't be fooled by the giddy, gawky girl in the opening scene. Naive and orphaned, she becomes the protegé of a blind, wealthy lady.
But her shiny new blood-red shoes, unwittingly bought by her new guardian, whirl her along through life, dancing her away from any chance of happiness.
Bare and bloody, but also dreamlike, hypnotic and surreal, 'The Red Shoes' provides abundant laughs mixed with gasps of horror from the audience.
The music enhances the drama on stage, as the characters become embroiled in the unknown danger of shoes' power.
Listen to reporter, Jess Avis' full interview with Mike Shepherd, who founded Kneehigh 30 years ago and performs in 'The Red Shoes':
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'The Red Shoes' will be performed at Bristol Old Vic from 14 - 25 September. Head to their website for tickets:
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