It’s four years since Pussy Riot were charged with ‘premeditated hooliganism’ in Russia, which considering events in the Euros seems to something the Russian government has less of a problem with now. While the initial press outcry has died down, the campaign for freedom of speech and human rights under dictatorships and oppressive regimes is still as big as it ever was and Belarus Free Theatre’s new play, Burning Doors aims to highlight stories of persecuted artists. Including stories from performance artists Petr Pavlensly and Oleg Senstov, the theatre company has joined forces with Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokina to create a sensuous and physical performance piece, containing full nudity, as part of Journeys Festival 2016.
Mon 10 – Wed 12 Oct, Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6JA. Tel: 0161 274 0600, 8pm, £10/15, www.contactmcr.com
- Words:
- Joe Daly
- Published on:
- Tue 11 Oct 2016
