Dear Ruark or should I say dear Rrrrrr,

I would, if I could, though I guess I'd have to consider
how realistic the production is and whether they'll have
real wasps on stage! though since wasps are difficult
to direct and not inclined to know the difference between
cast and audience or to do much except fly to the nearest
window and bump angrily against the glass, I imagine
they'll come up with some theatrical substitute like
flying bits of paper and lots of wasp noise? 

kind regards,

R

Rebecca Seiferle
www.thedrunkenboat.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Ruark Lewis <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Nov 23, 2003 5:31 AM
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Subject: Re: The Wasps-take me to your leader!

Dear Rebecca
that's nice
Oh! I really think you should make the effort and go
kind regards
Rrrrrr

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rebecca Seiferle" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2003 3:32 AM
Subject: Re: The Wasps


Thanks for the notice, though I'm sorry I can't fly over and
see this, it sounds most interesting from the description. On
the other hand, I am allergic to wasp stings, so the concept
immediately conveys thoughts of mortality and a different
sort of trance induced by shock. I hope someone who does
go will give an account?

Best,

Rebecca

Rebecca Seiferle
www.thedrunkenboat.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Hamilton-Emery <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Nov 22, 2003 1:01 AM
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Subject: The Wasps

Apologies for cross posting . . .

The Marlowe in association with REDS presents the world premiere of

THE WASPS
by John Kinsella
8pm, 25th - 29th November,
Queen's Building, Emmanuel College.

Tickets on the door £4/6.

'The Wasps' is a new play by internationally acclaimed poet playwright and
Churchill fellow John Kinsella. It is a fusion of dance, trance and poetry
which explores the sinister situation that arises when a London apartment
gets invested by wasps. It is a sensitive portrayal of mental illness and
obsessive behaviour which mixes the Jacobean tradition of mask work and
Greek chanting with modern trance music and dance.

John Kinsella said 'The production of 'Crop Circles' a few years ago was an
eye-opener re the possibilities of staging a geo-Australian drama in
Fenlands. The Wasps is set in London, but written in Cambridge (where the
real wasps exist/ed!). If anyone can pull off the mix of dance, music, and
voices, it is this wonderful, now almost venerable (but hip!) drama society.
I would expect a sound and sight rage party'. The previously advertised
pre-show talk has been cancelled.

Copies of John Kinsella's books will be on sale at every performance. If you
only see one thing in Week 7, come and see this original and exciting piece
of theatre. We look forward to seeing you there!