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‘Circus’ played at the ‘International Festival of Arts and Ideas’ New Haven Connecticut from June 13th to June 21st 2009 “Circus Charms Young and Old at Festival of Arts and Ideas” Hartford Courant, New Haven Circus Created by Raymond Keane At the ‘International Festival of Arts and Ideas’ New Haven, Connecticut, USA Music Trevor Knight, Set Design Sabine Dargent, Lighting Design Sinéad McKenna, Costume Design Suzanne Keogh Following its sell out run at the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival as part of the ReViewed season in 2008, the highly acclaimed ‘Circus’ created and directed by Raymond Keane, received an invitation to the ‘International Festival of Arts and Ideas’ New Haven, Connecticut and made a hugely successful American debut. Mary Lou Aleskie, Festival Director writes: “Barabbas’ Circus set the stage for one of the most successful International Festival of Arts & Ideas in its 14 year history. Barabbas gave us a uniquely beautiful and compelling production that dazzled audiences and critics alike… It is a rare gift when a production offers so much that universally appeals to wildly different audiences. Circus made it possible for us to see families, theater aficionados, circus-lovers, and simply lovers of all ages, sitting shoulder to shoulder in rapturous wonder and joy at this brilliantly conceived and artfully executed work… Circus at the Festival of Arts & Ideas was an unequivocal triumph for all involved.” “Arts and Ideas and Circus is a Heart Felt Enthralling Attraction” The New Haven Register. Originally inspired by Fellini’s ‘La Strada’, this beautiful, moving and sublimely delicate performance will thrill and engage from the moment you step into the magical and surreal world created by Circus. Created and directed by Raymond Keane, Circus features Hillas Smith and Flora Herberich and the actor/clown performer Colm O’Grady. Music is composed and performed by Trevor Knight. Barabbas gratefully acknowledges the support of Culture Ireland Back to Barabbas Archive |
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