“For those who seek theatre that is challenging, dynamic and affordable, The Cult of Dionysus is an adventure that is almost too accessible and affordable to be true. Australian company Zen Zen Zo is committed to very physical “fusion” theatre focussing on stylised movement forms. This is a bold and exciting experiment in pouring a classic text into an exotic new bottle.”

KANSAI TIME OUT, 1994.

After re-locating to Kyoto, Japan, The Cult of Dionysus continued the company’s experimentation with cross-cultural forms and was performed in two languages. Working with professional artists (actors, dancers, musicians) from around the world, this production was hugely successful, and began to concrete the performance style that Zen Zen Zo would later become predominantly known for. It was also the first of many adaptations of the Greek classic texts for the company.

Title:
The Cult of Dionysus

Dates:
21-22 May, 1994

Venue:
Seibu Kodo, Kyoto, Japan

Director:
Simon Woods

Choreographers:
Jeannie Donald

Set Designer:
Rachel Konyi

Costume Designer:
Marina Mouland

LX Designer:
Shioji Nobuaki

Composer:
Bob Barazza

Musicians:
Bob Barazza, Adrian Freedman, Sian Holding, Robin Lloyd, Yo

Performers:
Lynne Bradley, Koyama Chie, Jeannie Donald, Quentin Durning, Hideyuki Hiraoka, Karen Holmes, Rebecca Murray, Helen Smith, Tomoko Ueda