Qualities of good customer service? Attentiveness? Hospitality? Responsiveness? Reliability? Resourcefulness? Do you agree? I’m sure we all have our own ideas as to what this entails, these interactions shaping our day to day. Observing this fascinating facet of modern society, Kallo Collective, in association with From Start to Finnish– a showcase of Finnish performance art, present The Receptionists, a humorous take on this.
Experimental and experiential in concept, Race Horse Company’s O’DD takes us all on an intergalactic journey across time, space and matter, a magical show, hypnotic in its design.
A closer look at the life of a Navy veteran during the latter stages of his life, Metamorph Theatre’s Scab meticulously portrays a tragic life filled with mental health issues, trauma, loneliness, familial issues, broken friendships and being left behind by society.
The only constant being her suitcase, Ana Bayat’s production Mimi’s Suitcase is a retrospective on the pivotal social and political historical events that have shaped who she is today, Mimi’s Suitcase a thoughtful tale of childhood, family, women’s rights and migration.
Driven by the metaphorical symbol of Mount Nyriagongo, a volcano located in the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benedict Lombe’s fiery production Lava vividly etches out the unpredictable, complex journey of the lead’s pursuit to gain UK citizenship.
Courtesy of Helen Murray.
Our life experiences shape who we are and how we observe and connect with the world, stories of womanhood evermore important to share and to continue conversations about. Exploring the experiences of seven women in their latest show GIRLS, The PappyShow return with an inter-generational cast, spanning the ages of 17 to 70, to bravely highlight their own stories via movement, dance and song. Ahead of the show playing at the New Diorama Theatre, Director and Associate Artist of The PappyShow Josie Daxter tells us more about what to expect!
As industries flocked to the online world last year in response to the pandemic, particular trends began to emerge, the popularity of food and drink master classes being one of those. Tapping into this newfound trend, InHouse Theatre present Dark Spirits: Black Humor, a live-streamed cocktail class meets melodramatic classical one-man show.
With many opting for the staycation option this year in light of current events, the idea of boarding a short or long term flight for some at present, might appear distant. Cue Avatar Me, a digital concept inviting participants to embody the role of a real life avatar, without any prior knowledge as to who you’ll become and where in the world they’re located and you’ll be transported to.
Fast forward sixty years from now, from what has already been an extraordinary moment in time, and the planet is now under an alien invasion by the KlaxAlterians, the species on a mission to discover more about Earth and its complexities. Originally created last year during lockdown, with the intention of being experienced within our home settings, Dutch Kills Theater’s KlaxAlterian Sequester returns for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, available to stream and experience on the online platform Showcatcher.
We all have our own definitions of what faith means to us, driven by our own set of ideas and beliefs, whether religious or non-religious, faith is what powers each and every day. Exploring this complex notion further, the Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with the Coventry City of Culture Trust present Faith, a two day inter-faith event, from the 10th to the 11th September consisting of music, theatre, art installations, rituals, discussion and dialogue. A feature of the event, writer Chris O’Connell will debut two plays taking part – The Messenger and The Return. Chris tells us more about exploring the show’s narratives further, the creative process and what it means to be a part of this event celebrating Coventry’s rich inter-faith heritage.