Credits
Co-created by: Kristine Landon-Smith and Sita Brahmachari
Based on the illustrated novel by: Shaun Tan
Directed by: Kristine Landon-Smith
Script by: Sita Brahmachari
Designer: Adam Wiltshire
Choreography: Freddie Opoku-Addaie
Visual Design: Yeast Culture
Lighting Design: Andy Purves
Composer: Felix Cross
Sound Designer: Mike Furness
Circus Consultant: Glen Stewart
Cast: Charlie Folorunsho, Antonio Harris, Gisele Edwards, Nektarios Papadopoulos, Antoinette Akodulu, Addis Williams, Jackie Le, Sam Hague
A Tamasha and Circus Space collaboration
Tamasha is funded by Arts Council England and gratefully acknowledges financial support from: London Councils, The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The Idlewild Trust, the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund, Unity Theatre Trust and its Friends and Patrons.
Performances
The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton – 21-23 Mar 2013
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry – 26-28 Mar 2013
Theatre Royal, York – 2-3 Apr 2013
Northern Stage, Newcastle – 5-6 Apr 2013
Jacksons Lane, London – 9-13 Apr 2013
Freddie was invited to be the choreographer for a new production, The Arrival, created by Tamasha in 2013. Based on the illustrated novel by Oscar winner Shaun Tan, one man’s tale echoes the many ‘arrivals’ happening around us all the time. This epic migration story unfolds through an extraordinary weaving together of theatre, circus and music.
Reviews
“A beautifully understated show that encompasses many kinds of language: physical, musical and emotional … Creeps up on you and seizes your heart.” The Guardian, Read full review ›
“A 50 minute gem that fuses movement, music, poetry, circus skills and projected animations seamlessly to bring the experience of strangers arriving in strange lands to life.” The Stage, Read full review ›
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