Leonora’s Dance
Leonora’s Dance by Zindika (Zindikas Macheol). Leonora always wanted to be a dancer, and her dreams are fulfilled when she joins the ballet. Here she experiences prejudice and alienation as in the Black Swan/White Swan syndrome. Leonora's life spirals out of control suffering from hypochondria, agoraphobia, and finally a mental breakdown. The spirit of Medusa embodies her negativity, which is aggravated by problems caused by her lodgers and a difficult relationship with her mother. Director: Joan-Ann Maynard. Cast: Doreene Blackstock, Judy Hepburn, Glenna Forster-Jones, Toshie Ogura, Ellen Thomas. Performed at Cockpit Theatre, London (09/02/1993 –06/03/1993) and on national tour (10/03/1993 –01/05/1993).
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Leonora’s Dance by Zindika (Zindikas Macheol). Leonora always wanted to be a dancer, and her dreams are fulfilled when she joins the ballet. Here she experiences prejudice and alienation as in the Black Swan/White Swan syndrome. Leonora's life spirals out of control suffering from hypochondria, agoraphobia, and finally a mental breakdown. The spirit of Medusa embodies her negativity, which is aggravated by problems caused by her lodgers and a difficult relationship with her mother. Director: Joan-Ann Maynard. Cast: Doreene Blackstock, Judy Hepburn, Glenna Forster-Jones, Toshie Ogura, Ellen Thomas. Performed at Cockpit Theatre, London (09/02/1993 –06/03/1993) and on national tour (10/03/1993 –01/05/1993).