Quantum Theatre takes over the Trinity Cathedral Pittsburgh
When: September 14 — October 28
Where: Trinity Cathedral Pittsburgh, 328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Price: $68–88
Tags: #immersivetheatre, #sitespecific, #promenade, #food, #drink, #MobilityAdvisory (see below)
Chatterton’s plot takes inspiration from historical character Thomas Chatterton, the Romantic era’s most famous suicide, an 18th century poet who took his young life and was immortalized 100 years later by a very famous painting. Modeling for that painting was Victorian poet George Meredith, whose own dramatic life also features in Ackroyd’s story. And in the present, poet Charles Wychwood goes on a hunt to solve mysterious puzzles from the past — is what we believe about Thomas Chatterton truth or fiction?
Chatterton offers a trifecta of poets in three centuries, colorful London with Dickensian characters bristling with humor, and deep debates on what is real and what is fake in the intertwining worlds of art and commerce?
In the manner of Quantum’s 2014 production TAMARA, the audience moves through masterfully dressed spaces in a stunning historic landmark. The experience begins with pre-show drinks in Pittsburgh’s oldest churchyard and includes a full intermission dinner by the celebrity chef of the week.
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Contact Level: Moderate (Familial)
Content Advisories: Food/alcohol may be served. Attendees should expect to be on their feet and walking. Please call 412–362–1713 for questions about accessibility.
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