ɪnstˈɛd, pˈɜːsɛvəl ænd hɪz kˈoʊhɔːɹts ɪnhˈæbɪt ɐ kˈʌlɚfəl θiːˈætɹɪkəl ɹˈɛlm ɹᵻplˈiːt wɪð ɹˌuːdɪmˈɛntɚɹi pɹˈɑːps, stˈaɪlaɪzd bˈækdɹɑːps, ænd ɐ sˈɪŋɪŋ kˈoːɹəs ðæt pɑːɹtˈɪsᵻpˌeɪts ɪnðə dɹˈɑːmə.
Instead, Perceval and his cohorts inhabit a colorful theatrical realm replete with rudimentary props, stylized backdrops, and a singing chorus that participates in the drama.