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National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch
February 16-February 20, 2011
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This rare tour of Black Watch by the National Theatre of Scotland stops in Austin following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performances around the globe, and unanimous critical and popular acclaim. For this groundbreaking presentation, Texas Performing Arts is putting the audience on the Bass Concert Hall stage in a rare and intimate seating configuration. Black Watch is a stirring play based on interviews conducted by Scottish playwright Gregory Burke with veteran soldiers who served in Iraq. Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror — and what it means to make the journey home again. Hailed as a cultural landmark of the 21st century, John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music, and song, all to create a visceral, complex, and urgent piece of theatre — compounded by your seat on stage, next to the action. Please be advised that Black Watch contains strong adult language. “#1 Theatrical Event of the Year” Ben Brantley, NEW YORK TIMES John Heilpern, NEW YORK OBSERVER Eric Grode, NEW YORK SUN Jeremy McCarter, NEW YORK MAGAZINE “...one of the most richly human works of art to have emerged from this long-lived war.” BEN BRANTLEY, NEW YORK TIMES
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Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall
2350 Robert Dedman
Austin, TX 78712 -
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$38.00
Info Phone: 512-471-1444
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February 16-February 20, 2011Times:
various times
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Event Name: National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch
"Intensity At Its Best"
Review posted by: Ruby Sinclair from Austin, TX, Feb 18, 2011
I've been trying to determine what to write for this review... I've been speechless and in awe after seeing this incredible show. The acting, direction, music, and choreography was brilliant. I had... Expand
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Event Name: National Theatre of Scotland: Black Watch
"Intensity At Its Best"
Review posted by: Ruby Sinclair from Austin, TX, Feb 18, 2011
I've been trying to determine what to write for this review... I've been speechless and in awe after seeing this incredible show. The acting, direction, music, and choreography was brilliant. I had... Expand
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