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Classic story, Puppetry, Adaptation, International, Philosophical, Dance Physical Theatre and Circus - Edinburgh Fringe

Providence


Flora Novák (Hungary)

After eating from the tree of the Fruit of Knowledge and leaving Paradise, Adam dreams that Lucifer shows him the entire history of humanity and its unavoidable failure. As Adam travels through time, and tries to find ways to prevent this, the values that dominated society at different times in history are brought to life with everyday objects. Hungary’s classic philosophical play Az Ember Tragédiája (The Tragedy of Man) by Imre Madách is given a new treatment in this original non-verbal object theatre re-telling with original music, written, directed and performed by actress Flora Novak with music and masks.

Written, Directed and Performed by | Flóra Novák

Music by | Zsolnai
Choreography by | Anna Viktória Dömötör
Masks by | Míra Ágfay
Costume by | Eszter Pandur

instagram.com/novak.flo/

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Language Performed without spoken text

Dates 30 August to 10 August 2025 at 17:25 (1hr00)

Format Live in-person

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    • Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
    • £10.00 - £12.00
    • 7-10 August 2025
    • 60 minutes
    • C ARTS | C venues | C alto
    • subvenue theatre
    • 12+ (guidance)
    • warning
      Contains sexual themes, loud music
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    Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL (venue 40)

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    Quaker Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL (venue 40)

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