Contemporary Myths III
Notes
Contemporary Myths is an exchange programme created by Visiting Arts and the British Council. Theatre makers and performers from Iran and the UK come together to explore the theme of myth in contemporary performance. The project took place in 3 cities (Farnham, Liverpool, Dartington) in the UK during May 2011.
| Artist / Author | Visiting Arts |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Visiting Arts/British Council |
| Reference | D1681 |
| Date | 2011 |
| Type | DVD |
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