Fernanda Mandagará

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Set in an OTT Jane Austenesque South-American world, this surreal tragicomedy sees lust and sibling love between Vladine and Matias bring TURMOIL to the latter’s marriage with the beautiful Bianca. Vladine has come to live with her brother due to a fatal disease and the mysterious death of her husband, and has brought her beloved Nataniel, a blind goat, with her. Bianca’s devotion to her beloved husband is tested by his sister’s absurd demands and Matias’ growing attachment to the goat, which soon becomes Bianca’s number one enemy.

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TURMOIL seems like a period play, but it is not: the writing mixes melodrama and nineteenth century literature clichés with contemporary elements that reminds us of Lorca, Theatre of Absurd and Surrealism.

Dende Collective created a show, which echoes the fabric of the text: the costumes look period, but were made out of contemporary garments. The music played live flirts with Flamenco. Expect an energetic and stylized production performed by and international cast featuring flamenco, melodrama acting, acrobatics, samba, belly dance and, obviously, a tap dancing goat!

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This show was my first professional role in London and I have been learning so much with the wonderful team I am working with! We are almost one year running it around London Fringe gigs​ and it's always fresh and new. Certainly comedy skills are better after this experience. I hope we carry on with Turmoil for many many years.

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REVIEWS: 

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“The ensemble really make this production a success, with their easy flowing chemistry, allowing the whacky story to unfold comfortably and with snappy interactions. This unique performance is peculiar and worth of a look for an evening of confusion and laughs at the very least.” 

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"An ambitious play” 

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“There is a talented cast in this production and all actors handle the text well. Molloy gives a standout performance as the spoilt brat wife, with a commanding stage presence and a strong vocal quality. Petkunas is suitably frantic and Mandagará’s exuberance is certainly captivating.” 

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