Wild Bride 2013 - Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Wild Bride 2013 - Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Wild Bride 2013 - Berkeley Repertory Theatre
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
For photos, videos, interviews, etc. contact:<br />
Terence Keane, Director of Public Relations<br />
(510) 647-2917, tkeane@berkeleyrep.org<br />
THE WILD BRIDE RETURNS TO BERKELEY REP FOR A HONEYMOON RUN IN <strong>2013</strong><br />
Kneehigh <strong>Theatre</strong>’s devilish fairy tale comes back to America – Only 26 performances!<br />
AUGUST 2, 2012 – Today <strong>Berkeley</strong> <strong>Repertory</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> announced that The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong> is coming<br />
back! The holiday hit that ran away with hearts last winter returns for a honeymoon engagement<br />
in <strong>2013</strong>. A splendid reception of standing ovations and rave reviews ensured that this enchanting<br />
<strong>Bride</strong> enjoyed a three-week extension of its original run. Now Kneehigh <strong>Theatre</strong> comes back to<br />
America to reprise the show in a special presentation – 26 performances only – from January 26<br />
to February 17, <strong>2013</strong>. Don’t miss this devilish mix of vivid music and sweet romance from<br />
Britain’s extraordinary theatrical troupe.<br />
“With a wide range of theatrical techniques, Kneehigh creates magic,” says Tony Taccone,<br />
artistic director of <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep. “Our audiences absolutely embraced the rough and wondrous<br />
world that they conjure in The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong>, and we are delighted to bring them back.”<br />
“My! We cannot wait to return to <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep!” remarks Emma Rice, Kneehigh’s artistic<br />
director. “We had such an amazing time on our previous visit and came away with <strong>Berkeley</strong> firmly<br />
etched in our hearts, minds, and souls. We made friends with the staff, crew, and audience alike<br />
and are counting the days until our return to the Bay Area. Who knows, we might even be plotting<br />
and dreaming for the future!”<br />
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong> is a grown-up fairy tale that follows a girl’s<br />
journey through a visual wonderland. What happens when your father accidentally sells you to<br />
the devil? What do you do when your prince goes off to war? Hearts break, hearts heal, and<br />
happily ever after still may be possible. Expect gorgeous storytelling, wicked humor, and downhome<br />
blues when Kneehigh unveils The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong>.<br />
“<strong>Bride</strong> is a gift that keeps on giving,” raves Robert Hurwitt in the San Francisco Chronicle.<br />
“What starts in an enchanted, bluesy folktale world dips into creepy nightmare terrain and sails<br />
aloft on wings of grit, resolution and fantasy. It’s a fairy tale for adults.”<br />
“The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong> will steal your heart from start to finish,” promises Karen D’Souza in the<br />
Mercury News, Oakland Tribune, and Contra Costa Times, “Rice makes the adventure magical<br />
and unexpectedly moving [with] an ingenious marriage of dance, theater, puppetry, and music.”<br />
“Devilishly entertaining,” declares Georgia Rowe in the San Francisco Examiner. “Rice and<br />
company – who made Brief Encounter a Broadway hit – perform the work in song, rhymed<br />
speech, dance and stylized gestures. Six actors, singing and playing multiple instruments –<br />
guitars, fiddles, accordion and banjo – play all the roles… Anyone who believes in magic should<br />
see it!”<br />
Created using Kneehigh’s trademark collaborative process, The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong> features text and<br />
lyrics by Carl Grose, music by Stu Barker, and choreography by Etta Murfitt. The design comes<br />
courtesy of Bill Mitchell (scenic design), Myriddin Wannell (costume design), Malcolm Rippeth<br />
(lighting design), and Simon Baker (sound design).<br />
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THE WILD BRIDE RETURNS TO BERKELEY REP / 2 OF 2<br />
Renew your vows and buy tickets now. Seats go on sale today to <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep’s donors<br />
and subscribers; the remaining seats become available to the public on August 10. Tickets<br />
range from $17.50 to $99 (subject to change).<br />
The Roda <strong>Theatre</strong> is located at 2015 Addison Street, near bus lines, bike routes, and parking lots<br />
– and only half a block from BART. In fact, BART and Wells Fargo serve as the official sponsors<br />
of <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep’s season for the eighth straight year. The season producers are Marjorie<br />
Randolph, Jack and Betty Schafer, and the Strauch Kulhanjian Family.<br />
To purchase seats, or for more information, call (510) 647-2949 or simply click berkeleyrep.org.<br />
ABOUT BERKELEY REP<br />
<strong>Berkeley</strong> <strong>Repertory</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong> has grown from a storefront stage to an international leader in<br />
innovative theatre. Known for its core values of imagination and excellence, as well as its<br />
educated and adventurous audience, the nonprofit has provided a welcoming home for emerging<br />
and established artists since 1968. In four decades, four million people have enjoyed more than<br />
300 shows at <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep. These shows have gone on to win five Tony Awards, seven Obie<br />
Awards, nine Drama Desk Awards, one Grammy Award, and many other honors. In recognition of<br />
its place on the national stage, <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep received the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional<br />
<strong>Theatre</strong> in 1997. Its bustling facilities – the 600-seat Roda <strong>Theatre</strong>, the 400-seat Thrust Stage,<br />
the <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep School of <strong>Theatre</strong>, the Osher Studio, and a spacious new campus in West<br />
<strong>Berkeley</strong> – are helping revitalize a renowned city. See tomorrow’s plays today at <strong>Berkeley</strong> Rep.<br />
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THE WILD BRIDE<br />
FACT SHEET<br />
WHO: Adapted and directed by Emma Rice<br />
Text and lyrics by Carl Grose<br />
Music by Stu Barker<br />
Choreography by Etta Murfitt<br />
Designed by Bill Mitchell (sets), Myriddin Wannell (costumes), Malcolm Rippeth<br />
(lights), and Simon Baker (sound)<br />
WHAT: The <strong>Wild</strong> <strong>Bride</strong><br />
The holiday hit that ran away with hearts returns for a honeymoon engagement!<br />
WHERE: <strong>Berkeley</strong> <strong>Repertory</strong> <strong>Theatre</strong><br />
Roda <strong>Theatre</strong>, 2015 Addison St @ Shattuck, <strong>Berkeley</strong>, CA 94704<br />
WHEN: January 26 – February 17, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays @ 8:00 PM<br />
Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM<br />
Saturdays @ 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM<br />
Sundays @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM<br />
No matinee on 1/26 or 1/27<br />
HOW MUCH: $17.50 - $99 (subject to change)<br />
Discounts: • Half-price tickets available for anyone under 30 years of age<br />
• $10 discount for students and seniors one hour before curtain<br />
• Groups of 10 or more, contact (510) 647-2918 or groups@berkeleyrep.org<br />
PHOTOS: http://www.berkeleyrep.org/press/photos-12wb.asp<br />
TIX & INFO: (510) 647-2949 – berkeleyrep.org<br />
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