Amazons
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An award-winning, sell-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Amazons presents a compelling and mesmerising retelling of the stories of women from the world’s largest forest.
Plant-sitting and live-streaming from her friend’s flat in London, Gayara unearths the untold histories of her Amazonian ancestors, from those who watched the first Europeans lay claim to her land, to the women fighting to defend the forest today.
– Winner of the Guimarães Rosa Institute Summerhall Arts Award 2025. Developed with the support of Norwich Theatre and King’s College Global Cultures Institute.
Concept, Text & Performance: Gaël Le Cornec
Directed by Ben Samuels from Limbik Theatre, Norwich Theatre’s Associate Company.
Important information
Running time: Approx 2 hours incl interval and post-show Q+A
Age recommendation: 12+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Please note:
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, use of strong language. Some scenes spoken in Portuguese with English surtitles available.
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Reviews
★★★★★
“Le Cornec is spectacular, giving a raw, powerful performance and connecting emotionally with her audience”
Three Weeks★★★★
“A beautiful and poignant piece that opens up conversations about the voices we value in history and the stories that are lost to time.”
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