Ballad of The Burning Star is the story of one Jewish boy’s struggle to come to terms with the conflict raging in his homeland. This is a daring, satirical and provocative new show from the company that brought you the acclaimed Translunar Paradise, which began life at The Lowry Studio as a part of The Lowry's Developed With program in 2011. Now Associate Artists, Theatre Ad Infinitum have moved from The Studio to The Quays Theatre with a show that is as explosive as it is timely.
The full force of this political story unfolds through a noisy concoction of cabaret, drag, physical storytelling, original songs, live music and new writing. Co-Artistic Director, Israeli-born Nir Paldi, is writer, director and co-performer of the company’s Edinburgh hit, which is inspired by his own experiences growing up in Israel.
Nir stars in the show as its MC, the high-heeled and hairy-chested drag-queen 'STAR', supported by a glittering troupe: her secret weapon, THE STARLETS. Together, under a shining Star of David mirror ball, they examine an Israeli man’s childhood in a Jewish settlement built on occupied Palestinian territory, the perpetual war that tore his family apart, and the traumatic events of his military service that made him ask: “Am I a victim or a persecutor?”
“I wanted to explore the identity crisis facing my homeland, Israel," says Nir Paldi. “It was a big risk for me, highlighting and publicly airing the bare facts of the conflicts and contradictions of today’s Israel. This is a dark subject matter, but we have approached it playfully. Elements of cabaret, sanguine humour, and drag act as a colourful counter-balance to the tragic elements of our story. And it’s worked; Ballad provoked passionate debate and reactions - from anger and sadness to excitement and astonishment - at Edinburgh. We’re now really looking forward to coming to the Lowry again. We can't wait to find out what new audiences will make of it!"
Ballad of The Burning Star
Tue 11 & Wed 12 February
Quays Theatre
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ
www.thelowry.com
Ballad of the Burning Star
Theatre Ad Infinitum’s multi award-winning show Ballad of the Burning Star comes to The Lowry following the sell-out success of its premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2013.
By Manchester's Finest | February 5th '14
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Theatre Ad Infinitum’s multi award-winning show Ballad of the Burning Star comes to The Lowry. Following the sell-out success of its premiere at Edinburgh Fringe 2013, Theatre Ad Infinitum brings its new award-winning musical play Ballad of the Burning Star to The Lowry from Tue 11 - Wed 12 February 2014.
Ballad of The Burning Star is the story of one Jewish boy’s struggle to come to terms with the conflict raging in his homeland. This is a daring, satirical and provocative new show from the company that brought you the acclaimed Translunar Paradise, which began life at The Lowry Studio as a part of The Lowry's Developed With program in 2011. Now Associate Artists, Theatre Ad Infinitum have moved from The Studio to The Quays Theatre with a show that is as explosive as it is timely.
The full force of this political story unfolds through a noisy concoction of cabaret, drag, physical storytelling, original songs, live music and new writing. Co-Artistic Director, Israeli-born Nir Paldi, is writer, director and co-performer of the company’s Edinburgh hit, which is inspired by his own experiences growing up in Israel.
Nir stars in the show as its MC, the high-heeled and hairy-chested drag-queen 'STAR', supported by a glittering troupe: her secret weapon, THE STARLETS. Together, under a shining Star of David mirror ball, they examine an Israeli man’s childhood in a Jewish settlement built on occupied Palestinian territory, the perpetual war that tore his family apart, and the traumatic events of his military service that made him ask: “Am I a victim or a persecutor?”
“I wanted to explore the identity crisis facing my homeland, Israel," says Nir Paldi. “It was a big risk for me, highlighting and publicly airing the bare facts of the conflicts and contradictions of today’s Israel. This is a dark subject matter, but we have approached it playfully. Elements of cabaret, sanguine humour, and drag act as a colourful counter-balance to the tragic elements of our story. And it’s worked; Ballad provoked passionate debate and reactions - from anger and sadness to excitement and astonishment - at Edinburgh. We’re now really looking forward to coming to the Lowry again. We can't wait to find out what new audiences will make of it!"
Ballad of The Burning Star
Tue 11 & Wed 12 February
Quays Theatre
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ
www.thelowry.com
Ballad of The Burning Star is the story of one Jewish boy’s struggle to come to terms with the conflict raging in his homeland. This is a daring, satirical and provocative new show from the company that brought you the acclaimed Translunar Paradise, which began life at The Lowry Studio as a part of The Lowry's Developed With program in 2011. Now Associate Artists, Theatre Ad Infinitum have moved from The Studio to The Quays Theatre with a show that is as explosive as it is timely.
The full force of this political story unfolds through a noisy concoction of cabaret, drag, physical storytelling, original songs, live music and new writing. Co-Artistic Director, Israeli-born Nir Paldi, is writer, director and co-performer of the company’s Edinburgh hit, which is inspired by his own experiences growing up in Israel.
Nir stars in the show as its MC, the high-heeled and hairy-chested drag-queen 'STAR', supported by a glittering troupe: her secret weapon, THE STARLETS. Together, under a shining Star of David mirror ball, they examine an Israeli man’s childhood in a Jewish settlement built on occupied Palestinian territory, the perpetual war that tore his family apart, and the traumatic events of his military service that made him ask: “Am I a victim or a persecutor?”
“I wanted to explore the identity crisis facing my homeland, Israel," says Nir Paldi. “It was a big risk for me, highlighting and publicly airing the bare facts of the conflicts and contradictions of today’s Israel. This is a dark subject matter, but we have approached it playfully. Elements of cabaret, sanguine humour, and drag act as a colourful counter-balance to the tragic elements of our story. And it’s worked; Ballad provoked passionate debate and reactions - from anger and sadness to excitement and astonishment - at Edinburgh. We’re now really looking forward to coming to the Lowry again. We can't wait to find out what new audiences will make of it!"
Ballad of The Burning Star
Tue 11 & Wed 12 February
Quays Theatre
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M50 3AZ
www.thelowry.com
