Peter
Bramley
Theatre-maker. Performer. Teacher.
OVID
Ovid's
METAMORPHOSES
Pants on Fire’s award-winning, sell-out actor-musician extravaganza presents ancient myths as you’ve never see them before! A swell party fusing magical stagecraft and breathtaking imagery which relocates Ovid’s epic tales of fantastical transformation to the dark and delicious times of WWII.
Cupid – an evacuee with a catapult, Narcissus – an iconic Hollywood heartthrob drooling over his own cinematic image and The Chorus- Andrews-like sisters finding close harmony amid cosmic chaos.
An exploration of man’s inextricable link with nature and the universe. At a time when the earth is beginning another metamorphosis and humankind finds itself on the brink of change, these prescient ancient myths strike a poignant chord.
Adapted and Directed by Peter Bramley
Original Songs by Lucy Egger
“Peter Bramley, who conceived, adapted and directed this production, is a formidable talent.”
WOMAN AROUND TOWN, New York
“This is a commendation for Peter Bramley’s direction. What he accomplishes with seven actors and 4 flats is nothing short of brilliant” THEATRE IS EASY, New York
“Peter Bramley…deserves commendation for such sharp vision”
NYTHEATRE.COM
“Peter Bramley’s adaptation is endlessly inventive in its mixture of storytelling styles and ingenious visual touches”
NEW YORK POST
"Peter Bramley's often jaw-dropping production...A breakthrough show"
Lyn Gardner, THE GUARDIAN
The Guardian, Sunday Times, Evening Standard,
Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Guide, LondonTheatre1.com
British Theatre Guide, Britishtheatre.com, Whats on Stage
The Arts Desk, Three Weeks
Winner of the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award 2010
Winner of the Whatsonstage Editor's Prize 2010
The Art's Desk Theatre Pick of the Year 2010
Nominated for MTM Awards for Best New Musical 2010
Shortlisted for the NDSF Award 2010
Derek Award for Best Drama (Edinburgh Fringe) 2018
IKE Award for Outstanding Theatre (Vault Festival) 2019