The lead up, the taking of and the processing of the result of a pregnancy is a nerve wracking, overwhelming experience, those few moments holding the key to possible motherhood. Exploring this emotional ritual further, Popelei present Push, an unapologetic, unfiltered short filmic piece.
An important time theatrically for platforming work from underrepresented creatives, it’s been lovely watching the artistic responses to this so far. As part of the ‘From Start to Finnish’ initiative showcasing art from Finland, choreographer Kati Raatikainen presents Kvartetto, a celebration of uniqueness as a quartet of artists with learning disabilities perform a 45 minute dance work.
Death is part of our life cycle, however a part of humanity we seldom talk about until it’s something we’re sadly confronted with. This being due to the topic’s emotional, fear inducing nature, the topic a tough one to discuss as it’s a case of addressing the unknown. Boldly exploring this further within their work Kill Me Now, Dirty Protest deliver a thought-provoking watch.
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.
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.
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.
For many of us, Girl Guides provided a sense of community amongst women. A charitable group providing opportunities to develop life skills and meeting friends from various walks of life, the influential group has helped to instil a sense of pride and worth to many. Continuing on from the topic of a sense of unity amongst women, the bonds between grandmothers, mothers and daughters are perhaps our introduction to future networks formed. An unconditional bond, these shape our interactions throughout life. Exploring these connections in her play Do Our Best, Remy Beasley tells us more about her personal reasons for creating the play, her creative process and how the whole experience has been cathartic for her to explore.