| Romanian Connections, a unique cultural venture in Liverpool |
 Romanian Connections The ‘Radu Stanca’ National Theatre of Sibiu Tour in Liverpool ProFusion International Creative Consultancy brings to Liverpool two extraordinary productions of the prestigious ‘Radu Stanca’ National Theatre of Sibiu, Romania. “Romanian Connections is a unique moment in which a significant cultural event has travelled from its base in the Romanian city of Sibiu (2007 European Capital of Culture) to enrich the period of celebration in the city of Liverpool (2008 European Capital of Culture). The events making up Romanian Connections in Liverpool during November 2008 aim at communicating a sense of the depth and richness of Romanian culture, but the season is focused around two distinct and contrasting aspects of Romanian theatre. At one end of the scale is the revival of a famed international classic, Waiting for Godot, featuring two of Romania’s most respected actors, and directed by the internationally acclaimed director Silviu Purcarete. On the other end of the scale isThe Ball, a show which sums up a new exploration by younger generations in the theatre, of the country’s recent history; in a fragmentary postmodernist style, a seamless mix of dance and music, humour and tragedy. The current Romanian Connections season, product of a successful partnership between the public and private sectors, brings in theatrical personalities, such as Constantin Chiriac and Silviu Purcarete, who are already well known in Britain, and through whom British audiences can better acquaint themselves with the culture of the country. As it happens this is, also, the first Romanian event of its scale and calibre to be seen in the North West, or indeed, anywhere in Britain outside of London, and it catches a unique moment in which the 2008 Capital of Culture celebrations have opened up new opportunities for cultural co-operation and for constituting new cultural markets. Over the last two years Romanian film has made a striking impact all over Europe, and we hope that the Romanian Connections tour will open a door to yet another cache of cultural treasures waiting to be discovered.” (Ramona Mitrica & Mike Phillips, ProFusion International Creative Consultancy) For a taste of Romanian culture, the theatre shows are accompanied by a debate on relevant contemporary issues, a foot-stomping and hip-swinging concert of Eastern European magnitude, and a special Romanian guest at Tate Liverpool (see full programme below). PROGRAMME TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2008, 7 PM The Ball theatre performance directed by Radu Nica The Contemporary Urban Centre, 41-51 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS • See map Tel. 0151 708 3510. Tickets: £5.00. Click here to buy online from Ticketline.co.uk. Box office: 0871 424 4444. Buy in person at the Ticketline Box Office, Zavvi, 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 3EU. A £1.00 booking fee applies to all bookings. Performance time: 1 hour 45 minutes, with no break. Dance theatre, no dialogue. THURSDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2008, 7 PM Waiting for Godot theatre performance directed by Silviu Purcarete The Contemporary Urban Centre, 41-51 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS • See map Tel. 0151 708 3510. Tickets: £5.00. Click here to buy online from Ticketline.co.uk. Box office: 0871 424 4444. Buy in person at the Ticketline Box Office, Zavvi, 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 3EU. A £1.00 booking fee applies to all bookings. Performance time: 1 hour 50 minutes, with no break. In Romanian with English surtitles. Connected events: FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2008, 7 PM Welcome to the Union – Contemporary Romania in the European Context Debate on Romanian contemporary issues with Dr Mike Phillips OBE and guests: Dr Alex Drace-Francis, Dr Wendy Webster, and Dr Ruxandra Trandafoiu The Contemporary Urban Centre, 41-51 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS • See map Tel. 0151 708 3510. Free Entry. Further details from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2008, 7 PM Paprika Balkanicus live in concert! Paprika Balkanicus bring to Liverpool a tornado of tunes and the best party atmosphere ever. Hear a preview here. The Contemporary Urban Centre, 41-51 Greenland Street, Liverpool L1 0BS • See map Tel. 0151 708 3510. Tickets: £5.00. Click here to buy online from Ticketline.co.uk. Box office: 0871 424 4444. Buy in person at the Ticketline Box Office, Zavvi, 43 Paradise Street, Liverpool One, Liverpool L1 3EU. A £1.00 booking fee applies to all bookings. Followed by Opening Party at 8 PM (entry by invitation only). Details from: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2008, 6.30 PM Artists Adrian Ghenie and Adam Cvijanovic in conversation with Simon Grant, within Late at Tate Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB • See map Tickets: £7.00 (£5.50 concessions). Box office: 0845 600 1354. Details here. Romanian Connections is under the patronage of Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008. It is the first major exercise in promoting Romania and its culture in North West England, and it comes through the joint efforts of ProFusion International Creative Consultancy, a London-based organiser of events, and The ‘Radu Stanca’ National Theatre of Sibiu, with the backing of the two foremost Romanian non-governmental organisations in the UK: The Ratiu Foundation and The Romanian Cultural Centre in London. Romanian Connections is financed through Promocult, the Romanian Government’s programme to promote Romanian culture in the European Union. With the generous support of The Embassy of Romania in the UK, The Romanian Cultural Institute in London and The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. For further details contact us: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For more information, including images and future press releases, please go to www.romanianculturalcentre.org.uk/connections |