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Ignotum Per Ignotius

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    James Coleman 

  • Author Notes

    In collaboration with Olwen Fouéré and Roger Doyle.
  • Synopsis

    Ignotum per Ignotius is a live visual art piece with a musical score whose plot suggests a mystery story. The piece's non-linear narrative reveals, rather then resolves, enigmas and juxtaposes real with mythic time.

  • Play Type

    Physical/Devised Theatre

    Number Of Acts

    One Act

  • Cast Size Male

    1

  • Cast Size Female

    1

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    1982

  • Producer

    Produced by Operating Theatre

  • Original Venue


  • Venue Notes

    Ignotum Per Ignotius was first performed at the Shaffy Theatre, Amsterdam.

  • Irish Premiere Notes

    The Irish premiere took place at the Douglas Hyde Gallery in June 1984, performed by Olwen Fouéré and Brendan Ellis, with Lighting Design by John Comiskey.

Original Cast  
Performer Olwen Fouéré
Performer Roger Doyle
Production Team  
Director James Coleman
Music by Roger Doyle

Unpublished Scripts

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Operating Theatre

  • Address

    Australia

  • Website

    www.operatingtheatre.ie

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was supplied by a member of Operating Theatre.