Forget panto ... the Young Vic is hosting something completely different this Christmas. Amazonia is inspired by myths and legends from BrazilPhotograph: Linda NylindThe show aims to bring the depths of the rainforest to the Young Vic's stagePhotograph: Ellie KurtzAmazonia features award-winning choreography by Jean AbreuPhotograph: Ellie Kurtz
Brazilian music accompanies the action on stagePhotograph: Ellie KurtzThe 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 agoPhotograph: Linda NylindThe show uses an array of colourful costumesPhotograph: Linda NylindPaul Heritage is the director and co-writer of AmazoniaPhotograph: Linda NylindThe show is designed by Gringo Cardia, who has worked with Cirque du SoleilPhotograph: Ellie KurtzAmazonia is at the Young Vic in London until January 24 2009Photograph: Ellie Kurtz
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