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An exploration of life, loss and a single question: Where does true inspiration come from?
Composer Philip Glass and performer-director Phelim McDermott (Improbable) have worked together on acclaimed opera productions in London, New York and beyond, and Tao of Glass is their most personal collaboration yet. Inspired by a dream, this world premiere marries ten meditations on life, death and Taoist wisdom with ten brand new pieces of music from Glass, presented by McDermott with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers.
Part-concert, part-performance, Tao of Glass is a storytelling tapestry, soundtracked by Glass’s mesmerising music and shot through with Improbable’s trademark theatricality.
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Commissioned by Manchester International Festival, Improbable, Perth Festival, Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen and Carolina Performing Arts – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Produced by Manchester International Festival, Improbable and the Royal Exchange Theatre.
Photo: Christian Sturm
- Event Information
VENUE: The Theatre
PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday 11 July - Saturday 20 July 2019
PERFORMANCE TIMES: Matinees, 2.30pm / Evenings, 7.30pm. Previews: 11, 12 and 13 July
View all times & datesTICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets £15 - £41. Preview tickets £8 - £36.
Concessions for Greater Manchester residents on a lower wage £10 - only available via MIF
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APLEASE NOTE: May contain strong language
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- Creative Team
COMPOSER Philip Glass
WRITER, PERFORMER & CO-DIRECTOR Phelim McDermott
CO-DIRECTOR Kirsty Housley
DESIGNER Fly Designer
LIGHTING DESIGNER Colin Grenfell
SOUND DESIGNER Giles Thomas
DOCUMENTARY MAKER & COLLABORATOR Ragnar Freidank
- Accessible Performances
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AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Saturday 20 July, 2.30pm
BSL PERFORMANCE: Friday 19 July, 7.30pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 18 July, 7.30pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Thursday 18 July, 2.30pm
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