Cloud 9
By By Caryl Churchill
Directed by Directed by Patrick Sims
Pre-performance discussion on April 25 at 6:30 pm
Post-performance discussion on May 2Mitchell Theatre
“You can't separate f*cking and economics.” A race and gender-bending exploration of the struggle for sexual, political, and personal identity, Caryl Churchill’s Obie-award-winning Cloud 9 presents a subversive satire about British politics, class, and sexual mores. The first half of the play takes place on a British plantation in 19th century colonial Africa. The second half transports audiences to 20th century London. By splitting the drama in two, Churchill draws out distinctions and surprising redefinitions of deviance, liberation, revolution, and the power of sex. Be titillated, be horrified, but in any case, be mindful of pleasure and power while you rest on Cloud 9.
Produced by UW-Madison at Mitchell Theatre, Vila Hall 821 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706
Performances: January 1 - April 19, 2012
Performance Times: April 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 pm
April 28 at 2 pmPre-performance discussion on April 25 at 6:30 pm
Post-performance discussion on May 2
Ticket Prices: $22 General, student senior discounts available
Call 608-265-2787 for reservations or more information.
