Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Primus Theatre
Winnipeg, Manitoba , company dedicated to ensemble acting and low-budget original creations.
Formed by Richard Fowler and a group of National Theatre School of Canada students in 1988, the troupe concentrated on exploratory theatre which was highly physical. Its style could be traced to the theatrical studies of Jerzy Grotowski and Eugenio Barba.
The troupe performed in French and English and toured many of its works here and abroad. The company folded in 1998.
Among its productions were Dog Day, Alkoremmi, Caravan of the Midnight Sun, Life Cycle: Overture/Madrugada, Viaggio al cielo, Scarabesque, The Night Room, Far Away Home and a series of works presented on radio .
(Additional information provided by Kevin Longfield)
Last updated 2009-07-03
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