Heart of Darkness
Synopsis
Written more than 100 years ago, Heart of Darkness is a tale of lies and brutal greed and of the dark heart which beats within us all. Now re-sited in a forsaken Europe, in a world which echoes Apocalypse Now, what emerges is a tale absolutely for our time. This bold re-telling of the Conrad classic is a visually rich, multi-layered work which fuses live performance with digital technology. The performers enter the stage, into uncharted territory. They are adrift with a story that they know they must tell. As they wait for the turn of the tide, the story unfolds like an animated Cinemascope graphic novel on the hanging projections screens above their heads. The heart of darkness must be found. The story is impossible to tell, but it must be told. Presented by imitating the dog. Heart of Darkness is co-produced with Marche Teatro (Italy) and Cast. Supported by Arts Council England, Lancaster Arts at Lancaster University and Theatre by the Lake.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Conrad
- Original Title
- Heart of Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of England
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Conrad
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Conrad
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heart of Darkness about?
Written more than 100 years ago, Heart of Darkness is a tale of lies and brutal greed and of the dark heart which beats within us all. Now re-sited in a forsaken Europe, in a world which echoes Apocalypse Now, what emerges is a tale absolutely for our time. This bold re-telling of the Conrad classic is a visually rich, multi-layered work which fuses live performance with digital technology. The performers enter the stage, into uncharted territory. They are adrift with a story that they know they must tell. As they wait for the turn of the tide, the story unfolds like an animated Cinemascope graphic novel on the hanging projections screens above their heads. The heart of darkness must be found. The story is impossible to tell, but it must be told. Presented by imitating the dog. Heart of Darkness is co-produced with Marche Teatro (Italy) and Cast. Supported by Arts Council England, Lancaster Arts at Lancaster University and Theatre by the Lake.
Who directed Heart of Darkness?
Heart of Darkness was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Heart of Darkness?
The principal cast of Heart of Darkness includes Matt Prendergast, Keicha Greenidge, Morgan Bailey, Laura Atherton, Morven Macbeth.
When was Heart of Darkness released and how long is it?
Heart of Darkness was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.