The Illusion - Moat 2021

Written by Pierre Corneille
Adapted by Tony Kushner
Directed by Belinda Graham & Jessie Polites

Pridamant of Avignon, at risk of life and limb, has travelled into this lonely cave to seek the services of the magician Alcandre. His request? To find his long-lost son. Alcandre’s conjured visions promise some clarity, but not all is at it seems…

Adapted from Pierre Corneille’s 17th century play L’Illusion Comique, Tony Kushner’s The Illusion promises all the joyous highs and crippling lows that a night at the theatre can provide. Directors Jessica Polites and Belinda Graham hope that you too can enjoy the comedic, mysterious, tragic, and romantic tale that Tony Kushner has weaved.

CAST

James Anderson, Josh Bevacqua, Jess Kearns, Nathan Milne, Jessie Polites, Carl Pontisso, Claire Tipping & Wiaan Venter with Erin Miller

Photo by Joshua and Samuel Bliss (@analoguebliss).

Warning: Strobe lights are used during this performance. This show contains depictions of violence and allusions to harassment. 

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