Details

An ordinary farm labourer's wife and unborn child die in childbirth. Unable to accept this cruelty, the ploughman sues Death, who duly appears to answer the charges. Although written in 1401, Death and the Ploughman perfectly sums up the attitude we still have towards grief, and the arrogance still innate in man which belies his own environment and mortality. Runner up of the Gate Translation Award 2002. Illuminating the power of von Saaz's vision, this semi-promenade show is an unforgettable, tragicomic encounter with Death. Please bring warm clothing and appropriate footwear for uneven terrain. Running time: 2hrs. Age recommendation 14+

Creatives/Company

Author: Johannes von Saaz
Presented by(s): The Mechanical Animal Corporation, Tobacco Factory Theatres, Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
Translation: Michael West
Director: Tom Bailey
Design: Chris Gylee

Death and the Ploughman

Death and the Ploughman (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0594023387. Details of all Death and the Ploughman archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0685498417

Archive Listings

20 Mar 14
to
30 Mar 14

The Tobacco Factory Theatres
Bristol, City of Bristol
Performance Details => Venue archive

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