Melancholy
by Certain Dark Things Theatre Companytheatre, physical-theatre-and-circus
One inventor playing God, and his biggest invention yet... Life.
about the production
Spiral down the stairs to the world of the inventor. Consumed by grief, he undertakes work on his biggest creation yet, his lost wife… but at what cost? Certain Dark Things present their imaginative combination of puppetry, physical theatre and animation to tell the story of one man as he treads the fine line between genius and insanity. Trailer Password: Melancholy_Show
about the artist
Certain Dark Things are an award-winning theatre company creating visually exciting productions with a dark twist. The company premiered our first production, The Girl Who Cannot Die, at Brighton Fringe in 2015, where it won the "Best of the Fest" award. Melancholy is our second production and has been developed with support from artsdepot's Artist Residency Programme. Certain Dark Things have just been selected as one of the New Diorama Theatre's Graduate Emerging Companies for 2016-2017.
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stage dimensions
width: 6 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 3 metres
Stage - 6m x 3m - Any end on seating - 1 wing USL
Get in/out - 15 mins either side - 1.5 hour technical rehearsal - 2m x 2m x 1m storage space - 50 minute running time
SFX - Sound System with USB Port near lighting desk
Visual Effects - Ability to rig projector, cradle and cable (supplied by company) to be operated from tech box
LFX - Cold and Warm wash
Age range 11+
Urban Arts Eclectic
Experimental
Unusual Nights Out
"This show started beautifully and retained its magic right until the very end. It was an absolute joy to watch and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. Everything worked and worked remarkably. Certain Dark Things Theatre have triumphed with this performance. "
“Enchanting and imaginative exploration of loss using puppetry, performance and filmed animation.
Anything this experimental necessarily takes risks, but Melancholy has come together as a delightful and complete show.
Wordless production - suitable for non-English speakers
Movement Workshop: How to create a world without words
Devising Workshop: How to create something from nothing
Puppetry Workshop: How to bring something to life
These workshops can be tailored to suit different age groups and requirements.
Ideal financial deal - £300-£500 guarantee with 60/40 split in company favour. Fee is negotiable.
