The Caucasian Chalk Circle
by Bertolt Brecht
in a version by Frank McGuinness
In collaboration with Filter Theatre Company
A servant girl sacrifices everything to protect a child abandoned in the heat of civil war. Order restored, she is made to confront the boy's biological mother in a legal contest over who deserves to keep him. The comical judge calls on an ancient tradition – the chalk circle – to resolve the dispute. Who wins?
A morality masterpiece, The Caucasian Chalk Circle powerfully demonstrates Brecht's pioneering theatrical techniques. Sean Holmes directs this inventive new production for the NT, in collaboration with Filter – renowned for their unique fusion of music, movement and video imagery.
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From December 2006 please visit the National's BAFTA-winning website to find out more about the production, the people and the process.
A free resource pack with background information on the play and production is available to download from www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/workpacks The Caucasian Chalk Circle tours to UK venues from 9 January - 3 March 2007. For details go to www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/touring
To accompany the production NT Education is offering a series of activities including post-show talks with members of the company, workshops and teacher INSETS. Please contact the tour venue directly for details.
At the Cottesloe from 7 March to 14 April
The Caucasian Chalk Circle finished on: 14 April 2007
