Camden People’s theatre, London A crack cast of trans and gender-fluid actors deliver a playful and often moving version of the Greek myth Gender fluidity and the trans experience were highly visible themes at this year’s Edinburgh fringe. Now, the Come As You Are festival at Camden People’s theatre presents a smart lineup of shows that suggests the stage will continue to be a fruitful space for exploring the possibilities and complexities of a gender-free world. The theatre company Milk Presents previously had a hit with Joan, which offered a different take on the Joan of Arc story, performed by drag king champion Lucy Jane Parkinson. Now they turn their attention to the Greeks and the tale of the minotaur confined in the maze and stalked by Theseus. They season it with a dash of Icarus myth. Continue reading...
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