The Gentleman of Shalott
Theatre (new writing, lgbtq+)
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Venue 39theSpace on the Mile - Space 1
- 20:45
- Aug 24
- 50 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom - England
- Group: Lights on a Darkening Shore
- Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing
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- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 18 months
Description
In his tower on an island in the river, Martuni weaves, masturbates and keeps fit. His only distraction from the monotony – the horny suitors on his dating app: Reaper longs to be a dog at the foot of Martuni’s bed; Page wants to rescue Martuni in a hot air balloon and save him from the war, the drought and environmental collapse; Shepherd invites himself round for sandwiches and trifle. Will Martuni be lured outside? Or will the curse of his social anxiety and narcissism keep him imprisoned forever? 'Provocative and insightful' **** (Stage).Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Information not supplied
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift
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Julia Stubbs 19 days ago
Really enjoyed The Gentleman of Shalott - a surreal, fun and poetic solo show by Gareth Watkins. This modern reimagining of Tennyson's famous poem has a lovely fever-dream quality to it and reminded me of Terry Gilliam's Brazil in its design. It's an original Edfringe gem to see - go!
Eddie Reynolds, www.theatreeddys.com 20 days ago
“The Gentleman of Shalott”
In his isolated tower on an island in the river, Martuni is besieged by suitors on his dating app, trying to lure him into the outside world. With lines quoted liberally from Tennyson’s “The Lady of Shalott,” Gareth Watkins’ written and performed solo absurdist comedy is strange, surreal, and sensual and sometimes a bit too confusing.
Rating: 3- E
Mary McDermott 21 days ago
My daughter and I saw "The Gentleman of Shalott" this evening. It was brilliant! We found it a treat to attend this performance and then to re-read Tennyson's poem. We were rolling on the floor (actually in our chairs at the bar) laughing at this wonderful take on how Tennyson's romantic idylls might work in real life. Lancelot on the run because the battle did NOT go as planned, a shepherd working from home -- and the Gentleman's musings on heading to Camelot to catch a movie -- are just a few of many examples. Every high school student forced to read "The Lady of Shalott" in English class should get to see this show! Bravo, Gentleman!!
Thomas Mowe 22 days ago
Didn't know the source material. Didn't need to. Beautiful, heart-aching, surreal.
Two health crises, one in the 80s/90s, one just a few years ago, have led to so much self-imposed isolation and loneliness. What gets us to move forward, get off the phone, and touch another person again? Neither I nor this play have an answer, but it was nice to sit, watch, and think through the question with Martuni for a while. A lovely study of a particular moment of loneliness.
Rían B 30 days ago
We weren't familiar with the source material that inspired this piece until after we attended. That said, this was such a deeply brave, creative and thoughtful piece that spoke to the construction of online msm culture and how we view one another, and ourselves, within that. A must see.
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