Oedipussy: Making Physical Comedy Work

Synopsis: This double DVD gives a unique insight into the inventiveness of acclaimed physical comedy company, Spymonkey. Produced by Spymonkey and using original rehearsal footage and interviews, the resource follows the creative process from the first moments of inception through rehearsal to performance as the company turns Sophocles’ most famous tragedy into a Bowie-esque space ballad. The DVD also includes a live recording of Oedipussy with commentary, as well as interviews with the artistic directors as they explore the influences on their work and the creative roles of director, writer and designer.

DISC 1. OEDIPUSSY recorded at Brighton Festival: ACT 1 66 minutes; ACT 2 45 minutes (with optional commentary); Promotional trailer 4’27"; Audience vox pops 2’24"

DISC 2 OEDIPUSSY IN DEVELOPMENT Starting Points 11’43"; Music & Choreography 9’24"; Creating in Collaboration 7’12"; Writing Tools 15’07"; Killing Your Darlings 14’47"
GLOSSARY 30’00"; REHEARSAL COMMENTARY by director and cast 2’28"
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2014
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: comedy; drama - classical; Sophocles; theatre companies

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