The Bearskinner
They say that when a man gives up hope, the devil walks at his side. So begins this story. A soldier marched through a dark wood, and he did not march alone...
A classic Brother's Grimm tale of the soldier who has lost everything to war: his family and friends, his youth, and innocence. When the devil wraps him in a dead bear's skin, fills his pockets with gold and makes a treacherous wager, so begins his seven year journey of dirt and riches.
In this contemporary adaptation, fragmented stories from the devil's mistresses come to life with a catchy tune, a violent streak, a has-been and a drunken forest.
Vividly re-imagined through comedy and live music The Bearskinner is a haunting tale that explores the subtle but relentless struggle between the two sides of ourselves.
This is the first collaboration between The Duck House (The Swallow-Tailed Coat, Oscar, The Oresteia) and The Wet Weather Ensemble (A Reptile Dreamed).
Directed and Produced by Kathryn Osborne
Adapted by Ian Sinclair
Devised and Performed by Gita Bezard, Alissa Claessens, St John Cowcher, Fran Middleton and Ian Sinclair. with Dramaturgy by Sarah McKellar
Publicity by David Hall
Image by Jacqui Jane
The Blue Room Theatre
Runs: (Preview Wed 26 August)
Thurs 27-Sat 29 August
Tue 1 - Sat 5 September
Tue 8 - Sat 12 September
Time: All shows 7pm
Tickets: Full $22/Conc. $15
Blue Room members $18/$12
Groups 6+ $15
All Preview Tickets: $10
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