Fishtrap Theatre, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre 10 – 11 February
De Parel Speigeltent, FRINGEWORLD 13 -18 February
The performance combines circus, theatre and shadow-play to explore the challenges of fear – the things that hold you back, that cause a visceral reaction, that let you know you’re alive.The cast alternate between death-defying circus stunts and surrealist theatre, set to a beautifully lo-fi live score that sets the eerie tone of the work and which combined with the sparse set and minimalist costumes sets the tone and works perfectly with the show’s themata.
Stylistically, the show really hits the mark. The beautifully stylised fox masks that appear throughout are wonderfully bizarre and add to the creepy tone, and the choice to play with light, shadow and a grimy live soundtrack certainly keeps the audience on their toes.…. the performers are all great talents who’ve clearly explored the concept of fear in great depth to form a cohesive, endearing, personal and entertaining Fringe World show. I can’t wait to see what the fresh team have to offer at festivals to come.
OUT IN PERTH
Concept/Direction: Sally Richardson
Co- created & performed by: Ruth Battle, Reece Cooper, Adam O’Connor-McMahon, Sarah Nelson, Dawn Pascoe, Angelique Ross & Ea Sulak
Sound Design/Composition/Performance: James Luscombe
Production Design: Matt McVeigh + Zoe Trotman
Lighting Design/Operation: Chris Donnelly
Choreographer: Claudia Alessi
Circus Direction: Tracy Harrington
Mask Design + Construction/Dramaturgy: Chloe Flockart
Executive Producer: Guy Boyce (for MPAC)
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