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Depths Of My Mind
by Scarabeus Aerial Theatredance, physical-theatre-and-circus
A thrilling new journey into the teenage brain
about the production
A mind-blowing immersive theatre show that combines breathtaking aerial skills, a pulsating soundtrack and stunning projections, Depths of My Mind brings to life the latest developments in neuroimaging connected to the teenage brain. Suspended above the audience on moving transparent platforms, the performers take us into a world where nothing is solid, and explore how it feels to be growing up, changing and searching for somewhere to belong. Created in consultation with young people aged 12 – 25 this thrilling show is inspired by U–Change study led by scientists from the Neuroscience in Psychiatry Network at Cambridge University
about the artist
Scarabeus is a dynamic aerial theatre company, which has since 1988 pioneered the creation of site responsive and touring performances outside conventional spaces. With an international reputation for beautiful, poetic and spectacular shows, Scarabeus creates exhilarating experiences through challenging, intensely visceral responses to space, place and text.
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stage dimensions
width: 12 metres
height: 6 metres
depth: 15 metres
Floor space 12x15m and minimum height of 5.5m from rigging points to floor. Smaller spaces can be made to work but we MUST VISIT to confirm. No seating (or fully retractable seating).
Most of the performance area will be rigged; we can install or create anchor points in the floor. A site visit is paramount early in the process.
Get-in one day before the performance
Get-out on day of final performance (strike time 2 hours)
Performance running time 1 hour
Audience numbers 100-200 depending on space
Music supplied on CD/mp3
Lighting plan supplied in advance - we will operate
Depths of my Mind was created in consultation with young people aged 12-21 and is particularly targeted at young adult audiences, although we have had positive feedback from audiences of all ages. A programme of education and wraparound activity accompanying the show introduces young people to aerial arts and further discusses the scientific research underpinning the show.
It is moving, provocative and pushes the boundaries of theatrical experience in an immersive, thrilling joyride.
The bonus here is the immersive nature of the piece and the audience is encouraged to move around as each new piece develops, to sit on the floor or even lie under the platforms to watch the performers from a different perspective
Depths of My Mind is an amazing display of special effects, aerial acrobatics and an in depth look into how the teenage mind works. Overall this is truly the best show I have ever seen.
The best experience involves moving around the space with the performers but people with mobility issues can view the performance from a nominated refuge area at the side of the performance space. There is a small amount of spoken text in the show.
Workshops in aerial skills using harness and cocoon are available - please contact us for details. We are also able to provide a unique experience using our custom-built set where venues are happy for participants to come into the venue after get-in. The cast and creative team are available for ore- and post-show talks and audience Q&As.
£3500 indicative - please contact us for further information and a bespoke quote.
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