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The first example I found of reinvented theatre is an adaptation of Harold Brigehouse's, 'Hobson's Choice'. The Young Vic Company comissioned British writer, Tanika Gupta, to adapt the classic. Gupta brings the comedy, originally set in 19th century Salford, to the present day. The adaptation follows British Asains, in Salford, working in the rag trade. Suprisingly Gupta rarely had to change the original dialogue; the classical language moulded beautifully with it's new contemporary setting. Gupta emphasises how important it is, when reiventing theatre, to honour everything that makes the original so special, she claims, "You just have to recreate it all in this new world whilst keeping true to the original." The production was first performed at The Young Vic in June 2003.
to find out more info go to: http://www.youngvic.org/whats-on/archive?id=29
goodbye for now xxx
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