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Theatre

Omeros, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse ★★★★★

26 Oct 15 – 31 Oct 15, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

This shining stage adaptation of Dereck Walcott’s Nobel Prize-winning epic poem, Omeros, returns to the Sam Wanamaker stage.

By Lucy Brooks on 18/8/2015

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Omeros, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse [STAR:4]
Omeros, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse [STAR:4]
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Omeros, Wanamaker Playhouse review: Culture Whisper says ★★★★★


We loved this fusion of poetry and performance last year at the Sam Wanamaker Theatre and now  Dereck Walcott’s Nobel Prize-winning epic poem, Omeros returns for 2015.
This accomplished 1990s narrative, from one of the most influential contemporary poets, captures Walcott’s native land of St Lucia and weaves between continents exploring romance and cultural estrangement. 
The captivating Caribbean setting comes to life with live music, complimenting the striking rhythm of Walcott’s terza rims (the three line form made iconic by Dante’s Divine Comedy). Homeric influence shapes the narrative as the ancient characters are recast in a contemporary West Indies setting: Achille is a fisherman, who is locked into a rivalry with Hector the taxi driver over Helen the housemaid. This knotty romance is entwined with a tale of cultural adjustment (and strains of Walcott’s own experience) as a local couple attempt to come to terms with the changing face of St Lucia following British colonisation.
Joseph Marcell, known for his long-standing role in hit TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and more recently the lead role in the Globe’s touring production of King Lear, stars alongside Jade Anouka. Jade has established herself as a budding Globe veteran, with acclaimed roles in 2011’s Hamlet and 2009’s Love’s Labour’s Lost.
They both shine in this striking yet simple staging of Derek Walcott's seminal poem. The intimate setting of the Sam Wanamaker theatre and the music of Tayo Akinbode are the perfect backdrop to this poetic masterpiece. Omeros will take you across the ocean, to the shore of the island of Santa Lucia, into the lives of Achille, Hector, Helen and Philoctet. A must see.



What Omeros, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Where Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT | MAP
Nearest tube Blackfriars (underground)
When 26 Oct 15 – 31 Oct 15, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Price £10-£45
Website Click here to book via The Globe



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    THE SAM WANAMAKER THEATRE

    When designing the Globe, Sam Wanamaker’s intentions for the South Bank site followed the Shakespearean model of two theatres, creating a dual experience, spanning two eras and all seasons. Now, Wanamaker's dream of a contemporary copy of the Shakespeare’s original Jacobean Blackfriars Theatre has been accomplished – and named in his honour. 

    Following the earliest theatre designs in existence, penned by a protégé of Inigo Jones, the theatre is historically accurate from its very foundations. The intimate two-tiered seating and pit have a capacity of just 350 in stark contrast to its immense neighbour. Proximity to the stage shapes the theatre’s format. The cast are also defined by closeness: the stage is half the width of that of the Globe and much narrower, giving a concentrated performance. Beware though, the authentic wooden benches and candlelight can be uncomfortable and hot.

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