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

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£75.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
184 minutes
Year
2014

Production Company

Name

Spymonkey

Distributor

Name

Pumpkin Interactive

Email
orders@pumpkin-interactive.co.uk.
Web
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Phone
+44 (0) 01179 240 250
Fax
+44 (0) 5602 096 668
Address
22a Backfields Lane
Bristol
BS2 8QW
United Kingdom

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