Recent Productions: The Red Shoes

The Red Shoes, by Hans Christian Andersen, in a new version by Nancy Harris

WORLD PREMIERE
30th November, 2017- 27th January, 2018

Gate Studio Commission
Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales are universally read and loved by both children and adults alike but we rarely see these on stage. This new commission will bring together some of Ireland’s most celebrated artists and one of Denmark’s most famous fairytales.

An orphan girl, adopted by a wealthy Dublin family, is given a pair of beautiful red shoes. At first it appears her dreams have come true… but appearances can be very deceptive.

In a new version by Nancy Harris, The Red Shoes is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s extraordinary fairy- tale of dance, desire and destruction. Part theatre, part dance, this family Christmas show will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Director…………………………….Selina Cartmell
Set & Costume Designer….Monica Frawley
Lighting Designer……………Paul Keogan
Choreographer………………Liz Roche
Composer……………Marc Teitler
Associate Director……………Maisie Lee
Assistant Designer……………Katie Davenport

Cast includes: Muirne Bloomer, Muiris Crowley, Stephanie Dufresne, Rosaleen Linehan, Paul Mescal, Robbie O’Connor, Marion O’Dwyer,David Pearse, Owen Roe, Raymond Scannell

Age guidance:8+ years. Parental discretion recommended for under 12’s.
Previews: from Thurs 30th Nov. 2017
Opening Night: Wed 6th Dec, 2017
Matinees: Wed & Sat – 2.30pm
Shows: Mon to Sat – 7.30pm
Tickets: €25 – €40

Reviews

“Superbly entertaining …[The Red Shoes] add up to an adult fantasy that can well double as a rough-cast moral kick in the pants”
Sunday Independent
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“…A roistering, witty cross between scarifying satire, pantomime, Little Orphan Annie and Cinderella with a touch of The Wizard of Oz“
Irish Mail on Sunday
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“Selina Cartmell directs with stylish verve…[The Red Shoes] darkness has been retained,but mixed with much hilarity. There is plenty of meat in this Christmas confection.”
The Independent
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“The Red Shoes has an unusual and mischievous heart, richly packaged in an elegant parcel”
No More Workhorse
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“A freestyle approach to a dark and charming fairytale… In the Gate’s dark Christmas spectacle, a bold retelling tries on an old fairytale for size.”
The Irish Times
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