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Innovative director Alvis Hermanis captures the idealism and social utopia of the 60s in his latest theatrical offering, Sound of Silence. The award-winning director takes us on yet another exploration into new form, this time creating a play entirely without words and set instead to the soundtrack and narrative of flower power icons Simon and Garfunkel.
Winner of the Grand Prix at the 18th International Theatre Festival in Poland, Sound of Silence is the tale of 14 young Latvians who discover the intricacies of love and life after the cancellation of a Simon and Garfunkel concert. Swathed in colourful vintage, the young ensemble set the stage alight and deliver vibrant, almost Chaplinesque performances as they move along the road to self discovery.
Sound of Silence is a colourful, humorous, and exuberant portrayal of human existence. In harnessing the hope of a revolutionary generation and the music that started it all, Hermanis has transformed the minutiae of everyday life into a visually delectable, life-affirming celebration. An utterly charming and evocative step back in time.
A play without words
Music: Simon and Garfunkel
Image: Gints Malderis
More Info
- Sound of Silence: Art Talk
- Article: Review: Sound of Silence
- Article: Review: Sound of Silence
- Article: Review: Sound of Silence
- Article: Sound of Silence
- Article: Alvis Hermanis named Rigan of the Year
- Article: A Play Without Words Set Behind The Iron Curtain
Review
nzherald.co.nz Mar 1, 2010
Much as I love Simon and Garfunkel's catalogue of music, the idea of over three hours of Latvian theatre with no words set to Paul and Art's recordings had me contemplating packing my Ipod Shuffle for this show.
The Dominion Post Feb 27, 2010
The the magnificently costumed Sound of Silence, which is crammed with period detail, the New Riga Theatre Company from Latvia also takes us back to the 1960s when, for a brief period child-like behaviour, peculiar clothing, and political naivety seemed suitable and subtle ways to undermine and forget the rigid conformity and repressive power of the Soviet Union.
The Gazette - Montreal, Canada May 21, 2009
The Sound of Silence is a whimsical theatre piece which suggests that a peaceful anarchy was wrought behind the Iron Curtain by the songs of Simon and Garfunkel – listened to surreptitiously behind closed doors.
