The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic

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Robert Wilson, Marina Abramovic, Antony, Willem Dafoe. Manchester International Festival and Teatro Real Madrid will present the world premiere of a startling new piece for the stage: The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic, a biography of the grandmother of performance art reimagined by visionary director Robert Wilson. The show will feature scenes from Abramovic's life and career, from her Serbian childhood to her work as a performance artist. Featuring original and traditional music, including songs written and performed by the incomparable Antony (Antony and the Johnsons), this groundbreaking show will bring together the worlds of theatre, art and music to thrilling effect. The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic will be a once-in-a generation cultural event, starring Marina Abramovic, Willem Dafoe and an international cast of actors and performance artists. Sat 9 / Mon 11/ Wed 13 / Fri 15 / Sat 16 JULY at 19.30 Tickets £15 - £39.50 (no ticket booking fee; transaction charge applies) Concessions available Box office: www.mif.co.uk / +44 161 876 2198