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Somebody sent me this. Figured some London people might be interested. Sadly I cannot attend as I live in New York....
Mystery Theatre of the Aether presents Travesty Theatre's production of BABALON - A Fable of Rocketry, Sex and High Magick
on FRIDAY DECEMBER 16 at 8.00
in the Gielgud Studio Theatre at RADA, Malet Street, London WC1
£7.00
On Friday December 16 at 8.00 in the Gielgud Studio Theatre at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art , Mystery Theatre of the Aether presents Travesty Theatre?s production of Babalon.
Paul Green?s play, originally written for radio, explores the enigmatic life and mysterious death of Jack Parsons (1914-52), pioneering American rocket scientist, disciple of the magus Aleister Crowley, and passionate devotee of Lady Babalon, the Scarlet Woman of the New Aeon. Alison Rockbrand?s highly stylised production reinforces the resonance of the text with soundscape and visual projections to create unique moments of ritual theatre. There are also elements of dark farce and tragedy as Parsons' apocalyptic vision is subverted by hostile forces.
Paul Green?s plays include: The Dream Laboratory, The Aleph (CBC Radio Canada); Ritual of the Stifling Air (BBC Radio 3); Powerplay, (Capital Radio); The Mouthpiece (Resonance FM); Terminal Poet (New Theatre Works)
Alison Rockbrand founded Travesty Theatre and the Dead Dolls Cabaret in Montreal. Her productions include the collective creation Mumbo Jumbo: King Leopold's Opus and a rendition of Macbeth including stylised dance gestures based upon the Kathakali dance tradition in India. In February 2006 she is directing Stuart Draper?s Departure Lounge in the Prompt Corner at the South London Theatre Company.
Tickets for Babalon can now be reserved via the RADA Box Office on 020 7908 4800. |
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