Hollywood Fringe Festival Award Winner Battlesong of Boudica will be playing at The Hudson Theatres in Santa Monica, California Fridays @ 8 p.m. / Saturdays @ 8 p.m. / Sundays @ 3 p.m., April 9 through April 30, 2023. This epic revenge tragedy was Written & Directed by Christopher William Johnson, Dance Choreography was by Kate Coleman and the production stars Award-Winning Fight Choreographer Jen Albert. Presented by The School of Night, Battlesong of Boudica features music by Composer by Ryan Beveridge, Costumes by Linda Muggeridge, and Lighting Design by Aiden de Jong. Tickets are on sale now.
Hailed a national heroine and a symbol of conflict and the struggle for independence, Boudica was born in the British Isles. She reigned as queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe and led her people on an unsuccessful revolt against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in AD 60 or 61, yet the number of Romans and Britons who were massacred by Boudica’s army is estimated to be between 70 and 80 thousand. Boudica died shortly afterwards of what historians listed as either illness or suicide.
Described as an action-packed, historical drama, the story of the Iceni Warrior Queen Boudica, famous for her bloody uprising against the invading Romans in 61 A.D is told through song, spoken verse, and dance. This production comes with a warning that it contains “bloody violence, suicide, depictions of animal sacrifice and verbal description of sexual assault”.
Scene from Battlesong of Boudica – Photo by Jessica Sherman
“Battlesong of Boudica is a fast-paced action-packed historical drama filled with visceral onstage battles, raw and savage fight and dance choreography, innovative stagecraft, and a haunting musical score complete with an on-stage percussionist. It is a must-see production that tells the timely and relevant story of a significant historical figure of the ancient world, a fierce woman and devoted mother who was wronged and sought an epic and history-altering revenge.” The School of Night press release March 23, 2023.
The cast of Battlesong of Boudica includes: Daniel Adomian, Jen Albert, Tom Block, Colin A Borden, Payton Cella, Sara Gorsky, Brad C. Light, Chloe Madriaga, Chrisopher Neiman, Tristan Rewald, Lacey Rosewall, Lucy Schmidt, Allegra Rodriguez Shivers, Jack TenBarge, Jesse James Thomas, Frank Tirimacco, and Dan Wingard.
Production Credits include: Written and Directed by Christopher William Johnson, Fight Choreography by Jen Albert, Dance Choreography by Kate Coleman, Music Composed by Ryan Beveridge, Costume Design by Linda Muggeridge, Lighting Design by Aiden de Jong, and Graphic Design by Andrew Leman.
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL AWARD WINNER
WINNER – BEST DRAMA
WINNER – NO ROOM IN THE GREEN ROOM ENSEMBLE AWARD
WINNER – ENCORE PRODUCERS AWARD
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WHAT: Battlesong of Boudica
WHERE: The Hudson Theatres – 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHEN: Fridays @ 8 p.m. / Saturdays @ 8 p.m. / Sundays @ 3 p.m., April 9 through April 30, 2023.
TICKETS are $25. To purchase tickets, please click HERE.
Warning: Production contains “bloody violence, suicide, depictions of animal sacrifice and verbal description of sexual assault”.
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Written by Jeff Slayton for LA Dance Chronicle.
Featured image: Scene from Battlesong of Boudica – Photo by Jessica Sherman
