A recent sellout show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Amazons presents a compelling and mesmerising retelling of the stories of women from the world’s largest forest.
Plant-sitting and live-streaming from her friend’s flat in the U.K., Gayara unearths the untold histories of her Amazonian ancestors, from those who watched the first Europeans lay claim to her land, to the women fighting to defend the forest today.
Winner of the Guimarães Rosa Institute & Summerhall Arts Award 2025. Developed with the support of Norwich Theatre, The Brazilian Consulate in Edinburgh and King’s College Global Cultures Institute.
Seed idea initially commissioned by Stand and be Counted Theatre and Casa Festival.
Concept, text & performance: Gaël Le Cornec
Directed by Ben Samuels
Assistant Director: Andrés Maerker
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Reviews
★★★★★ "A whole rainforest of feelings are generated and we are all mesmerised by this piece" - Three Weeks
★★★★ "A powerful, immersive storytelling experience exploring the lasting impacts of colonialism through indigenous women’s voice" - A young(ish) Theatre
Developed with the support of Norwich Theatre
