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Backward Glance

Multi Story

Combining modern themes with a touch of Greek mythology, 'Backward Glance' is an energized study of the impact of the suspicious death of a celebrity figure on her husband and mother. Multi Story deliver an impassioned piece of theatre that charts the unraveling of the main protagonist as he explores his ambivalence towards his wife, laced with his unmeasured grief, exploring themes influenced both by the story of Orpheus and the real-life drama of Ted Hughes. Afterwards the actors finished with a Q&A session with the audience to answer questions and listen to feedback. The whole experience would appeal most to anyone who is keen to be challenged by theatrical experience; this is fairly weighty stuff.

Komedia Studio, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 May, times vary, £6.00 (£5.00), fpp 40

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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