The Ring Cycle Plays - A Tale of Gods and Monsters

The Scoop at More London, More London Riverside, London
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This event ended on Sunday 31st of August 2014
Admission
Free
Venue Information
The Scoop at More London
The Queens Walk , SE1 2AA
Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
London Bridge 0.28 miles

The Scoop’s award-winning resident company Gods and Monsters Theatre presents The Ring Cycle Plays for the More London Free Theatre season. Devised by Phil Willmott and Mervyn Millar, produced by Suzanna Rosenthal and adapted from Richard Wagner’s librettos by Lisa Kuma.

Richard Wagner’s celebrated adaptation of Viking myths, presented on this occasion without the operatic scores, remains one of the most powerful and influential tales of sword and sorcery ever written, directly inspiring The Lord of the Rings and many other fantasy and sci-fi classics. Join Gods and Monsters Theatre as they bring an extraordinary story of gods, giants, nymphs, dwarfs and human characters to life, revealing how mortals and immortals fall under the spell of a powerful ring, possession of which brings the chaos and glory of absolute power.

The story unfolds over four hours interspersed with generous intervals and builds into an unforgettable, family-friendly evening of mythical romance, comedy and drama. Catch them on different nights or see them all in one epic visit.

This is a unique opportunity for everyone, from opera buffs to fantasy fans alike, to gain fresh insight into Wagner's extraordinary chronicle by encountering The Ring Cycle operas performed as plays. Audiences of any age are welcome however as this is a magical tale of sword and sorcery parents are advised that the first play is best suited to those aged 9+ and the last three plays contain some darker themes.

Post show chats with the Company: 14, 21 & 28 August
STAGETEXT captioned performance of all four plays: 21 August

This production is part of the More London Free Festival, a free outdoor festival which takes place at the sunken amphitheatre, The Scoop at More London, from 4 June - 26 September.

There are no tickets – seats are on a first come, first served basis but as many of the events reach capacity early arrival is highly recommended. Cushions are available for hire and you are welcome to bring your own picnic or buy hot or cold food and beverages from the many cafes at More London – the organisers request no glass please. The Scoop at More London is pushchair and wheelchair accessible.

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