Wild Bride 2013 - Berkeley Repertory Theatre

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