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Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage

First Preview: Aug 25, 2016
Opening Date: Sep 8, 2016
Closing Date: Oct 9, 2016
Running Time: 01:15
Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage
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Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
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Based on one of the most famous pieces of literature of all time, Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage is a raucous rock 'n' roll re-telling of the blood-soaked Old English poem. With music by Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812), the swaggering hero Beowulf defends the great hall of Heorot against the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a fire-breathing dragon...as a panel of academics overanalyzes his every move. 

With music The New York Times called "catchy and pop-infused with echoes of Tom Waits," including dueling trombones, bass clarinet, accordion and saw, Beowulf combines Weillian cabaret, 40's jazz harmony, indie rock, punk, electronica and Romantic lieder into a cacophonous swirl.

Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage is the epic legend seen in a visceral, brutal, and tender new light.

Book and Lyrics by Jason Craig
Music by Dave Malloy
Directed by Curt Columbus

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2 PM
RegionalConcertPerformance ArtPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Open Caption Performance - Sun, Sept. 11th at 2 pm

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  • "This is such fun. Smart, thoughtful and tuneful, too...Beneath the poking fun at academia, the deconstructions, the rock anthems and the swagger is an interesting consideration of patriarchy, outsiders and what it means to be a muscle-bound warrior…” 

    —The Guardian
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  • "This is such fun. Smart, thoughtful and tuneful, too...Beneath the poking fun at academia, the deconstructions, the rock anthems and the swagger is an interesting consideration of patriarchy, outsiders and what it means to be a muscle-bound warrior…” 

    —The Guardian
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  • "This is such fun. Smart, thoughtful and tuneful, too...Beneath the poking fun at academia, the deconstructions, the rock anthems and the swagger is an interesting consideration of patriarchy, outsiders and what it means to be a muscle-bound warrior…” 

    —The Guardian
    Read More
  • "This is such fun. Smart, thoughtful and tuneful, too...Beneath the poking fun at academia, the deconstructions, the rock anthems and the swagger is an interesting consideration of patriarchy, outsiders and what it means to be a muscle-bound warrior…” 

    —The Guardian
    Read More

Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    We have an infrared system made by Listen Technologies. The units come in two type: stethoscope (with ear pieces attached to the unit) and lanyard (worn around the neck with a set of headphones). We also have loops that can be plugged into the lanyards. The loop will transmit the audio feed to your hearing aid.

  • Parking

    The Civic Center Garage is located next door to Trinity Rep (165 Washington St.) with 450 parking spots (cash only). Additional parking is located within three blocks of the theater, including metered street parking (meters active until 9:00 pm). Parking may be limited when other events are occurring in the area.

  • Telephone

    None on premises

  • Wheelchair Info

    Theater is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevator services to the Chace Theater on the second floor.

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