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BLACK SUN OVER GENOA

Robert Rae | 07.06.2005 17:26 | G8 2005 | Culture | Education | Social Struggles | London

Theatre Workshops latest production Black Sun over Genoa tells the human story behind the anti-G8 demonstrations Genoa 2001. Based on documentary accounts, the play portrays the hope, the passion, the dedication of the protestors in the face of overwhelming opposition, and the tragedy of a young man, Carlo, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his belief in a better world.

BLACK SUN OVER GENOA - Festival Theatre Edinburgh
Thurs June 30, Fri July 1, Sat July 2
Tramway Theatre Glasgow, Tuesday July 5 7.30pm
Tickets £15 Concessions £7.50 Group discount bookings.
Edinburgh Box office 0131 225 6000
Glasgow box office 0845 330 3501

Theatre Workshops latest production BLACK SUN OVER GENOA opens in Edinburgh to co-incide with the G8 Summit.
It tells the human story behind the anti-G8 demonstrations in Genoa 2001. Based on documentary accounts, this powerful play portays the hope, the passion, the dedication of the protestors in the face of overwhelming opposition and reveals the tragedy of a young Italian man, Carlo, who made the ultimate sacrifice for his belief in a better world.

Black Sun over Genoa is packed with passion and spectacle of contemporary protest including a mass choir, carnival style tactical frivolity, haunting film footage and a huge community cast of people from all ages and backgrounds.
It will inspire and motivate audiences in this emotionally charged response to capatalism and globalisation. Book now before it is too late!

Robert Rae
- e-mail: rlambert@twe.org.uk
- Homepage: http://www.theatre-workshop.com

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  1. Lest we forg — no justice no peace
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