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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

Green Christmas: Amazonia at the Young Vic

Amazonia rehearsals
Forget panto ... the Young Vic is hosting something completely different this Christmas. Amazonia is inspired by myths and legends from Brazil Photograph: Linda Nylind
Amazonia rehearsals
The show aims to bring the depths of the rainforest to the Young Vic's stage Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
Amazonia rehearsals
Amazonia features award-winning choreography by Jean Abreu Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
Amazonia rehearsals
Brazilian music accompanies the action on stage Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
Amazonia rehearsals
The show celebrates the life and work of rubber tapper Chico Mendes, who was dedicated to protecting the Amazonian rainforest and was assassinated by ranchers 20 years ago Photograph: Linda Nylind
Amazonia rehearsals
The show uses an array of colourful costumes Photograph: Linda Nylind
Amazonia director Paul Heritage
Paul Heritage is the director and co-writer of Amazonia Photograph: Linda Nylind
Amazonia
The show is designed by Gringo Cardia, who has worked with Cirque du Soleil Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
Amazonia
Amazonia is at the Young Vic in London until January 24 2009 Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
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