The Devil Speaks True
by Goat and Monkeysite-specific-and-immersive, theatre
A chilling exploration into the psychological effects of war, combining Macbeth, verbatim text from veterans and binaural sound design.
about the production
The Devil Speaks True is about the journey home of people from conflict zones. This engulfing production cuts the real words of ex-servicemen with Shakespeare's Macbeth to explore the Post Traumatic Stress disorder of Macbeth's brother-in-arms Banquo and of veterans in the modern world. Often taking place in complete darkness, The Devil Speaks True uses wireless headphones, binaural sound design, projection and dance to plunge audiences into a chilling exploration of the psychological effects of war.
about the artist
Goat and Monkey has been making work in various genres since 2004. We create highly visual, detailed and ambitious work and like to make things that are epic, surprising an interesting. Previous projects include online stories, real-world treasure hunts, large-scale site-specific performances, promenade performances, studio productions and alternate reality games. We regularly work with other organisations including universities, museums, theatres and the National Trust.
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stage dimensions
width: 8 metres
height: 2 metres
depth: 4 metres
A black out space with end-on seating.
This production requires as full a black out as possible and fire exit signs are usually covered with removable boxes (fully Risk Assessed and extra FOH staff required).
The company tours with its own sound and lighting systems only requiring a single 13A socket USR. We will need to be able to link into the in-house DMX on a 5-pin connector for 2 cues (start and end).
Playback is via Qlab on a show laptop. We would like to tie in to the in-house PA, specifically subs if available.
Young people (age 14 plus) who are studying theatre, performance, dance or Shakespeare.
Young adult audiences (18 to 30) who are interested in immersive, unusual,
The Devil Speaks True excited my senses and teased my mind and for that it is worth more than the price of a ticket.
Ultimately, it is an entirely engulfing experience, emotionally intense and technologically advanced without gimmickry....Dominic Kennedy's sound design and audio work is so transportive that it feels like you are an audience of one.
Goat and Monkey has established a fresh and unique perspective for a text that is overloaded with unoriginal adaptations.
The audience wear wireless headphones for the duration of the performance.
Trigger warning: This performance contains potentially distressing material in the form of personal accounts of war and descriptions/depictions of post-traumatic stress disorder.
This production contains flickering lights and low-level lighting throughout.
A practical and dynamic workshop is available for schools, colleges and universities, devised and delivered by members of the company. It will develop the participant's practical understanding of the production and their own drama skills. The workshop will support the curriculum whilst developing skills in teamwork, confidence and communication.
Aims: To explore immersive theatre and techniques to place the audience at the heart of a story, to explore narrative and performance techniques whilst using Shakespeare's text, to explore the relationship between audience and performer. The workshop can be adapted to the specific needs of any particular group.
Ideal fee for one day including up to 2 performances or 1 performance and 1 workshop is £800.
Deals are negotiable depending on venue and where it sits within the tour.
Please note maximum capacity of 80.
