Tag: Theatre Review
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Miss Saigon at Göteborgsoperan: A Realistic, Grounded Revival
Miss Saigon at Göteborgsoperan: A Realistic, Grounded Revival Göteborgsoperan hosts a commendable production of Miss Saigon, presented in a version that travels from Oslo’s Folketeateret. Since its London premiere, the musical has weathered criticism for its Western storytelling gaze and perceived stereotypes. The current revival, directed by Guy Unsworth and his creative team, makes a…
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Miss Saigon at Göteborgsoperan: An Oslo-originated Revival
Miss Saigon at Göteborgsoperan: An Oslo-originated revival The Göteborgsoperan presents a notable revival of Miss Saigon, brought to Sweden from Folketeateret in Oslo. This Oslo-originated production arrives under the steady hand of director Guy Unsworth and a team determined to temper a long-standing critique of the work’s Western gaze. Their aim is to frame the…