one-man show

Description

Written and performed by Baba Brinkman Music and turntablism by Mr. Simmonds Directed by Darren Lee Cole http://www.bababrinkman.com/rap-guides/canterbury-tales-remixed/ A high energy mash up of 14th Century literature and hip-hop storytelling by the reigning master of such oddball but highly compelling juxtapositions, "The Canterbury Tales Remixed" retells three of Chaucer's classic stories (those of the Pardoner, Merchant and Wife of Bath), along with new adaptations of the pre-Chaucer legends of Gilgamesh and Beowulf. Show Business Weekly summarizes the experience thus: "Warriors clash, badass thieves and thugs receive a brutal comeuppance, husbands fight a losing battle against wily wives and seducing lothiarios, villages are plagued by sinister forces of nature... Like ancient listeners gathered around the fire, we want to hear more." The New York Times adds "A delightful one-man show... Over the course of a snappy 85 minutes (no intermission), Mr. Brinkman has convincingly intellectualized hip-hop and (re)popularized Chaucer, for skeptics of any stripe." "It's a conceit that's not only audacious, but also astute (there is a certain correlation between oral storytelling traditions and today's music)... the fleet show proves to be a diverting -- and impressive -- showcase for the performer's unique talents." TheatreMania Recording now available for download: http://bababrinkman.bandcamp.com/album/the-canterbury-tales-remixed For bookings contact: bookings@bababrinkman.com