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Bad History (2006)
15 mins
Includes strong language
An almost Faustian tale, with hints of voodoo and the evolution of the blues – commissioned by the Place Prize 2006.
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An almost Faustian tale, with hints of voodoo and the evolution of the blues – commissioned by the Place Prize 2006.
Choreographed and directed by MARK BRUCE
Lighting Designer GUY HOARE
Costume Designer DOROTHEE BRODRÜCK
Props Designer PHIL EDDOLLS
Costume Assistant SARAH DICKS
Scenic Artist ROD HOLT
★★★★ The Times
“Mark Bruce’s Frankenstein is a monster tale with a big heart. The Monster is played by the extraordinary Jonathan Goddard who brings a stunning gravitas and compassion to a creature whose body is twisted and tormented by the choreography…Goddard’s performance is so mesmerising..."
★★★★ Culture Whisper
“Liberation Day, performed to six songs by Mark Bruce himself…serves as an introduction to his excellent dancers and works as a kind of amuse bouche for the meaty main course to come.“In Jonathan Goddard, a dancer of rare power and magnetism, and a veteran of Mark Bruce Company, we have a Monster of tremendous complexity…Prometheus, bringer of the fire of life, danced with great presence by a black-winged Eleanor Duval.”
★★★★ Financial Times
“A tragic dream that brings humanity to the horror…a hugely enjoyable ride. “Any Frankenstein is only as good as its monster, and Jonathan Goddard is one of the greats: a brilliantly sustained, richly detailed portrait. Goddard is an artist of extraordinary versatility, capable of investing the slightest step with dramatic purpose.”