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m is a multi-award-winning international ensemble based in London and Toronto that develops new and original theatre for multi-cultural audiences. Led by Artistic Directors, George Mann (UK) and Nir Paldi (Israel/UK), the company has recently added a Canadian base led by Amy Nostbakken (Canada). Their work continually tours around the world. In 2008 Theatre Ad Infinitum was named the Observers Best of Fringe for their debut, Behind the Mirror. In 2009 the companys Odyssey won The Stage Award for Best Solo Performer, later shortlisted for a Total Theatre Award in the 2010 Fringe. 2011 saw The Big Smoke win an Argus Angel at the Brighton Fringe and a nomination for a Manchester Theatre Award and Canadian Dora Award. Then, in a real step-change, Theatre Ad Infinitum won eight awards for their fourth piece, Translunar Paradise, including: the 1st Prize at BE Festival 2010, the Fringe Review Outstanding Theatre Award 2011, The Observers Alternative Award 2011, and a second consecutive Argus Angel Award 2012. Theatre Ad Infinitum is proud to be associate artist at The Bush Theatre, The Lowry and Redbridge Drama Centre.

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PROGRAMMING

If youre interested in booking Ballad of the Burning Star or any of our previous productions, wed love to hear from you, please email us at info@theatreadinfinitum.co.uk PLEASANCE QUEEN DOME (VENUE 23) 31 JULY 26 AUGUST 2013 (EXCEPT 13 & 20) @17.15 (@18.35)

THEATRE AD INFINITUM

Thank you for coming along this evening, were delighted you could make it. The running time is approximately. 1 hour and 20mins without an interval.

CREDITS
Director, writer, performer Nir Paldi (UK/Israel) Star/Israel Producer & associate director George Mann (UK) Musical director, composer & performer Adam Pleeth (UK) Choreographer & performer Orian Michaeli (Israel) Gidon/Rebellious Rebecca Performer Amy Nostbakken (Canada) Grandmother Evon/Merciless Miriam Performer Seiko Nakazawa (Japan) Eithan/Palestinian Boy/Heartless Hannah Performer Stefie Sourial (Austria) Humi the Dog/Nehama/Lethal Lea Performer Deborah Pugh (UK) Ora/Ruthless Rachel Stage/Production Manager Jules Richardson (UK) Lighting Design Peter Harrison (UK) Costume design Serena Montesissa (Italy) Set design Francesco Gorni (Italy) Researcher Liran Fisher (UK/Israel) Choreographer Natalie Marsland (Australia) Dramaturge Avye Leventis (UK) Dramaturge Mike Tweddle (UK) Dramaturge Omar Elerian (Italy) Vocal Coach Tess Dignan (UK) Publicity Design Amy Briggs (UK) Press / PR RM Comms Rachel Shimell and Miranda Johnson (UK)

Ballad of the Burning Star was devised by the company. All compositions by Adam Pleeth except: Hora Medura Traditional & Sunshine Song by Amy Nostbakken.

Theatre Ad Infinitum gratefully acknowledges the support of Arts Council England for the creation of Ballad of the Burning Star. The piece is a co-production with Tara Arts and Redbridge Drama Centre. It is supported by The Lowry, the Bush Theatre, BI ARTS and the British Council. Wed also like to thank Theatre Bench for the companys generous support. We are extremely appreciative to all of the venues and organisations that are helping to make this project a reality by putting their trust in us, thank you.