The Birthday of the Infanta

2 March – 7 May & 22 December 2011

A one-woman interpretation of Oscar Wilde’s bittersweet fairytale, re-imagined through physical storytelling theatre.

The Birthday of the Infanta is a short story by Oscar Wilde, which tells of the events arranged to entertain a Spanish princess, culminating in a performance by an ugly boy, and the way in which their meeting affects both their lives forever.

Using Trestle’s unique style and drawing on the passion of flamenco, the performer took the audience on a compelling journey, through the constraints of social hierarchies to the price paid for love.

The Birthday of the Infanta united key members of the creative teams behind Trestle’s last four years of work, exploring dynamic cultural influences and the extraordinary bond between performer and audience. In this vibrant production, Trestle collaborated with Ramon Baeza, director of Increpación Danza and choreographer on Trestle’s production of Lola: The life of Lola Montez, which toured through 2008-9.

Cast

Performer: Georgina Roberts

Creative team:

Director: Emily Gray
Adapter / Dramaturg: Carl Miller
Choreographer: Ramón Baeza
Composer: Laurence Kaye
Designer: Jean Chan
Lighting Designer: Anna Watson
Assistant Director: Rose Adolph
Costume Maker: Francis Morris
Producer: Jo Salkilld
Associate Artist: Oliver Jones

For information on venues and dates please contact us on admin@trestle.org.uk