Antarctica
by Chris Dobrowolskicomedy, theatre
In the coldest place on Earth it can be difficult to be an Artist when everyone around you is a Hero.
about the production
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest place in the world, home to a few scientists, engineers and medical professionals all at the top of their game. Every day is about survival. Every day is about saving the planet. And then Chris came along to make some Art. Following on from Chris’ acclaimed show All Roads Lead to Rome this is an adventure story about overcoming hardships and celebrating difference via tales of carnivorous ducks, Ladybird books and a sledge built out of gold picture frames.
about the artist
Chris Dobrowolski is an Essex-based artist and maker whose practice combines kinetic sculpture, storytelling and performance. He studied Fine Art in Hull but, when he first got there, he built a boat from driftwood to try to escape. Chris has since made a series of fully functioning vehicles in a similar vein, including a pedal car, a flame-throwing tank, a hovercraft and even an aeroplane. Each vehicle has its own story attached, collated in his recent publication, Escape (Jardine Press, 2014).
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stage dimensions
width: 4 metres
height: 4 metres
depth: 2 metres
Please see the attached tech spec in the downloads section for further information.
The historical links, unusual location, and contemporary performance style mean it could attract a range of audience groups, including:
• Frequent, multi-arts attenders interested in a range of events
• Arts students wanting to know what it's like to become an Artist
• Audiences for stand-up comedy
• Audiences for contemporary performance
• Audiences interested in ‘green’ issues synonymous with British Antarctic Survey
• Individuals or groups with an interest in 70s childhood nostalgia
• Individuals or groups with historical interests in Scott of the Antarctic
• Individuals or groups with an interest in outdoor adventure or exploration
"What emerges – apart from some of the most surreal holiday snaps you’ll ever see – is a multifaceted work that interrogates the nature and purpose of art at the same time as embracing the all-sorts it takes to make a world.... charmingly, optimistically and heartwarmingly – Dobrowolski brings a shared humanity to the fore." Matt Trueman
On All Roads Lead to Rome: "Dobrowolski’s eccentric and theatrical manner transforms ‘pointing at pictures with a stick’ into an engaging and thoroughly interesting investigation... I think this show will appeal to fans of storytelling, art and comedy alike, so if you are looking for something a little different I’d highly recommend checking this out." Nerdgeist
On All Roads Lead to Rome: "Dobrowolski’s one man show is an hour of charismatic storytelling which invites its audience inside the Triumph Herald for a multimedia drive through his life." Broadway Baby
Is suitable for BSL interpretation, relaxed performances and ages 14+
