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RETRIEVAL performed in 2010 and took our audience on a weaving journey deep into the stack of the National Library. It was an expedition into our collective past. A cyclical journey of deposit and retrieval ensues – of stories past and stories to come.
“We learn from history that we learn nothing from history.” George Bernard Shaw “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” Karl Marx “History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.” Maya Angelou Original Concept: Pip Buining What: RETRIEVAL will take our audience on a weaving journey deep into the stack of the National Library. It will be an expedition into our collective past. A cyclical journey of deposit and retrieval ensues – of stories past and stories to come. Whose voices do we revere? Whose stories do we listen to? Why do we record and archive our past if we do not learn from it? The stack is the keeper of our past – it is a maze of the stories of humanity. Stories of the mundane and of great profundity are deposited there hoping one day to be retrieved – to be read – to be heard – to be of use – to make a difference. History repeats itself when stories are not heard and heeded. It is our collective duty to retrieve the distant and recent past and learn from it but so often we do not go into the dark or unfamiliar spaces to do this. RETRIEVAL challenges us to look back in order to look forward. When: 19th November – 5th December 2010 CYT would like to congratulate all of the cast and creatives on RETRIEVAL, which has picked up an additional 3 nominations at the CAT Awards, bringing the total nominations to 7!! Best Original Work, Best Production, Best Ensemble Best Set Design, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design & Best Director.
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