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A Dream Of Dying
by Fake Escapetheatre
In 2009, Peter Bergmann washed up on a beach in Ireland. This is not his real name. He did not live there. No one ever came to claim him
about the production
A Dream of Dying centres on the true story of a man who has never been identified. When the body washed ashore, a long investigation began to attempt to identify the stranger and piece together Peter's final hours - an investigation that remains unsolved to this day. Treasa Nealon has created a funny, poignant and heartbreaking piece of writing charting the voyage of Peter Bergmann from birth to death. Lawrence Boothman breathes life into this solo performance, portraying dozens of characters in the space of an hour to create an unmissable and arresting drama.
about the artist
Fake Escape has been created with a view to producing work that may have difficulty getting a platform elsewhere. The company is committed to spearheading exciting new artistic projects that not only entertain and engage audiences, but open a dialogue with a new generation of theatregoers and theatremakers alike. Fake Escape creates work that is unpretentious, based in truth and contemporary in nature – while championing diversity and inclusivity to create a broad spectrum of work in each season.
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stage dimensions
width: 3 metres
height: 5 metres
depth: 2 metres
Basic rig, general warm cover.
All ages and demographics, predominantly over the age of 12, couples
"It’s one of the best solo shows I’ve seen this Fringe, and Boothman deserves credit for his obvious commitment to both the story and his art."
"a clever and often poignant exploration of human frailty"
"Witty and layered...A powerful piece of storytelling"
Full accessibility
n/a
£400 guarantee (negotiable)
