FIESTA is the tale of Jake, an American writer living in 1920's Paris. Obsessed with bullfighting, he shares a giddy social life with expat novelist Robert Cohn. The arrival of the irresistible Lady Brett Ashley, a mysterious figure from Jake’s traumatic past, will turn Jake’s world upside down.
Featuring a stellar ensemble of actors paired with explosive live jazz act Trio Farouche, free flowing booze, dynamic choreography, and a contemporary design take on the sexy 20's, this bold production saw the novel''s sensual, kinetic beauty and its brutal, raw subtext transported onto an intimate stage.
Creatives
Director: Alex Helfrecht
Writer: Alex Helfecht & Sam Snape, based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway
Lighting Designer: Christopher Nairne
Choreographer: Sonja Perreten
Set & Costume Designer: Rachel Noel
Cast
Brett: Josie Taylor
Jake: Gideon Turner
Pedro: Jack Holden
Robert: Jye Frasca
With live music from Trio Farouche.
Reviews
'Makes you re-examine one of the finest novels of the last century' Guardian
'A debauched and frenetic fiesta that leaves its audience thirsty for more' Exeunt
'Imaginative… steamy… succeeds in creating danger and excitement of [Hemingway's] adorned bullfights… Taylor is febrile and luminous' Sunday Times
'Swings enjoyably along to its own rhythm' Time Out
'A hot, sweaty, lustful tale… fine ensemble cast…intense, raw and compelling… cutting edge' Sunday Telegraph
'Fine storytelling with a muscularity that does Hemingway justice' Jewish Chronicle
