William Kentridge's multi-faceted production, "The Great Yes, the Great No," showcases themes of truth and narrative through a journey of refugees from the Nazis in 1941. Presented in Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall, this theatrical work is a creative blend of poetry, dance, music, and visuals, effectively communicating the deep emotional and historical currents affecting its characters. The performance highlights the intertwined legacies of colonialism and slavery, referencing influential figures like Brecht and Fanon, while maintaining a playful, surrealistic tone.
"There's your story, there's my story, there's the truth, and then there's actually what happened."
What transpires in Kentridge's new work...is poetic, mysterious, tragic, surrealistic, comical, stirring and furrowed with keenly felt life.
Riding on the braided currents of poetry, acting, dance, masks, scenography, projections...the work charts a course through deep and swirling waters.
In 90 minutes that seem at times to take on more than they can possibly handle, there's also room for instructions on table manners.
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