Jack Paterson Theatre

“This is the magic of theatre” – Jerry Wasserman, The Province

The Love of Don Perlimplin for Belisa

The Shaw Festival (Niagara on the Lake, Canada)

FLAMENCO & DEEP SONG FUSSION

THE LOVE OF  DON PERLIMPLIN FOR BELISA IN HIS GARDEN

By F. Garcia Lorca
The Shaw Festival (Niagara on the Lake, Canada)

Press

“… at once unusual, amusing and fascinating in style and execution.”
Tim Chapman, Theatre Ontario

“…a bold and visual exploration of Lorca’s text, with beautiful choreography and stunning music.”
Ashlie Corcoran, Artistic Director (The Arts Club Theatre)

About

The Love of Don Perlimplin fused Flamenco and Deep Song as key creation elements in a cross-disciplinary approach to Lorca’s “Impossible Theatre”. Base comedy and high tragedy live side by in an achingly poetic tale of lust, love and desire.

Creative Team

Featuring: Patrick Galligan as Don Perlimplin, Jacqueline Thair as Belisa, and Melanie Philipson, Anthony Malarky, Esther Maloney and Billy Lake as The Duende Creative Ensemble.

Original Music Composed by Reza Jacobs | Choreography by Kawa Ada | Lighting Design by Andrew Smith | Set and Costume Design by Bill Schmuck | Stage Managed by Erin Finn