#98-04-02
For Release: April 9, 1998
Contact: Peter Bailley


"Primitive Science" to Visit and Perform
at Knox College April 11-21

Primitive Science, a London-based six person multi-national theatre troupe, will perform at Knox College Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19. "The Librarian," a piece inspired by the writings of Jorge Luis Borges will be performed at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. "Hunger," a work based on the works of Franz Kafka will be performed at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Tickets to the shows are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. All performances are in the Studio Theatre, Ford Center for Fine Arts, Knox College. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. For information or reservations call 309/343-6746.

Critics claim that Primitive Science are known for innovative, site-specific work as well as visually breathtaking productions and create a theatre of the senses which appeals to the imagination.

While at Knox, "Primitive Science," will hold a ten-day residency with English, theatre and modern language classes.

The events are sponsored by the John and Elaine Fellowes Fund for English, Elizabeth Jahnke Metz Memorial Fund, the Knox College Dean of Students Office and the Lectures and Concerts Committee.

Founded in 1837, Knox is an independent, four-year, liberal arts college, located in Galesburg, Illinois, with 1,100 students from 42 states and 33 nations. Knox's "Old Main," a National Historic Landmark, is the only building remaining from the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates.




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