The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk extends with a further week on demand

Photo credit: Steve Tanner

Due to incredible demand for tickets for the live stream this week, Wise Children’s broadcast of Kneehigh’s The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk from Bristol Old Vic can also be watched on demand from 11-18 December.

Perhaps you’ve seen them floating over a Russian village? Or perhaps you’ve seen her toppling forward, arms full of wild flowers, as he arches above her head and steals a kiss.

Meet Marc and Bella Chagall—the flying lovers of Vitebsk! Partners in life and on canvas, Marc and Bella are immortalised as the picture of romance. But whilst on canvas they flew, in life they walked through some of the most devastating times in history.

Original cast members Marc Antolin (Marc) and Audrey Brisson (Bella) return to reprise their roles, alongside musicians Ian Ross and James Gow.

Emma Rice said: “Tickets for the live broadcasts of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk have been selling like hot piroshki, so, with the news that Bristol will be placed in tier 3 after lockdown, we’ve decided to make the show available on-demand for one extra week. It won’t be live (like the broadcasts on 3, 4 & 5 Dec) but it does mean you can watch it at whatever time suits you. So, what you might lose in the jeopardy of the live event, you will gain in glorious flexibility and independence! The on-demand shows also deliciously coincide with Hanukkah, so why not take the opportunity to light the candles, snuggle up and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of one of the most famous (and romantic) Jewish artists? I carry this show in my heart and I want as many people as possible to enjoy the moving, healing and hopeful magic of The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk."

The live streamed digital tour will take place from 3-5 December, with limited tickets available here.