Repercussion Theatre Co-produces DEADLY SIN, Macbeth in Hell: A Cabaret!
June 15, 2011
MONTREAL, June 15th, 2011 – Repercussion Theatre is horrified to announce the upcoming co-production of DEADLY SIN, Macbeth in Hell: A Cabaret! as the Grand Closing Concert for the 9th annual Festival Montréal Baroque. The performance will take place on June 26th at 7:00pm in the Salle de la Commune, Marché Bonsecours in Montreal’s Vieux Port.
The spirit of cabaret will be undeniable as Repercussion Theatre’s Artistic Director Paul Hopkins directs DEADLY SIN, a gory tale of pride, anger, avarice and blood. “I think our audience will have fun going through hell with this performance”, says Hopkins. “This will be Shakespeare like you’ve never seen it before. Darker, sexier, more musical and more cabaret.”
The audience of DEADLY SIN will witness a story that is riddled with sin as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth relive their mortal adventures in hell! The Bard’s great tragedy will be the basis for this new musical theatre piece, set against a baroque soundtrack of 17th century works by such composers as Henry Purcell, John Blow and John Eccles. Musical Director Matthias Maute will construct the score to illustrate this classic play and conduct the musicians. With tabled seating and a donations-based bar, cabaret, Shakespeare and the baroque will come together to create an incomparable experience.
The performance will be hosted by the ever-immoral Mistress of Ceremonies: Vice, played by seasoned film, TV and stage actress and cabaret-extraordinaire Danette Mackay. Paul Hopkins, an experienced Shakespearean actor, will play the role of Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth will be played by Anana Rydvald, a seasoned actress and MECCA award-winner. In addition to the actors, 8 singers and 12 musicians will flood the stage for this decadent evening of Baroque.
The Festival Montréal Baroque is an annual celebration of everything Baroque. Founded by Montreal cellist and gambist Susie Napper, the festival features artists from all over the world and attracts crowds of more than 20,000. For more information on this year’s festival, visit http://www.montrealbaroque.com.
Repercussion Theatre, known for its Shakespeare-in-the-Park summer theatre tour, is dedicated to building community – bringing people together to experience high quality, professional, classically based theatre regardless of income, culture, language, age or education. For more information on Repercussion Theatre, please visit http://www.repercussiontheatre.com.
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Contact:
Greg Stone
Marketing Assistant
Repercussion Theatre
1006 de la Montagne, suite 111
Montréal, Québec H3G 1Y7
Phone: 514-931-2644
Fax: 514-931-4426
marketing2011@repercussiontheatre.com
