Theatre Re presents – Blind Man’s Song
Wed 21st – Thurs 22nd January, 8pm – London International Mime Festival
Wed 28th January – Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park Arts Centre
Thurs 29th January – Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln
Sun 1st February – Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart (Helen Keller).
As an old blind man takes unsteady steps around his room, he recalls an encounter that triggers his memories and imagination. And, a story of love, courage, hope and unquenchable vision unfolds. Theatre Re has a gorgeous aesthetic quality that enchants the audience (A Younger Theatre).
Blind Man’s Song is a tale about one man’s rage against his world of darkness. Inspired by the paintings of René Magritte, the dead-end world of Samuel Beckett and interviews with blind and visually-impaired people, it uses theatre, mime and original live music to explore the power of imagination in seeking wisdom beyond our senses. With no words, Blind Man’s Song witnesses the power of the body to communicate.
Established in 2009, Theatre Re is a London-based international ensemble that creates vibrant and emotional work on the edge of mime and theatre. Its two previous productions, The Gambler and The Little Soldiers, have both toured widely following successful Edinburgh Fringe seasons. Theatre Re is an associate company of South Hill Park Arts Centre.
Blind Man’s Song is supported by Arts Council England and Haringey Council. It is produced in association with South Hill Park Arts Centre, the Greenwich Theatre and the French Institute in London.
Cast
Alex Judd, Guillaume Pigé, Selma Roth
Creatives
Conceived and directed by Guillaume Pigé
Original music Alex Judd
Lighting design Katherine Graham
Costume and Props design Malik Ibheis
Dramaturg A.C. Smith
Booking Information
Wednesday 21st – Thursday 22nd January, 8pm – London International Mime Festival, Jacksons Lane, London
Wednesday 28th January – Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park Arts Centre
Thursday 29th January – Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln
Sunday 1st February – Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax
All performances (except 21st January) will be audio described by VocalEyes.
Running time 55 minutes
Notes Ages 8+
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