Graeae's story continues...
In 2004, Graeae presented On Blindness by Glyn Cannon and Martin Sherman’s Bent.
February- March:
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On Blindness by Glyn Cannon was a co-production between Graeae, Franticassembly, and Paines Plough and toured throughout England.
Graeae’s words: “On Blindness is witty, brutally honest and pushes our theatrical preconceptions to the limit. It marks a thrilling alliance between three of the country’s most celebrated companies. Following their triumphant collaboration on Tiny Dynamite, Frantic Assembly and Paines Plough join forces with Graeae. Each company has a reputation for breaking boundaries with the highest quality cutting edge theatre.”
October- November:
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Presented by the Missing Piece 4 cast, Martin Sherman’s Bent combined audio description, sign language, live music, and physicality to create a compelling new approach to the shattering play.
Graeae’s words: “Germany in 1934, and amid awakening fascist terror and the persecution of homosexuals, a surprising love story unfolds in Martin Sherman’s masterpiece, bent. From the seamy world of Berlin’s underground nightclubs to the stark horror of Dachau. Bent is a harrowing account of love, hate and prejudice, powerfully capturing an unforgettable chapter in recent history.”
Reviewer’s words: ‘A play of importance, power and pathos which should concern us all’ – The Guardian