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Sary
by Different Theatrespoken-word-and-live-literature, theatre
“When a man says a woman turns into a hare, it means she were too quick for him!"
about the production
Sary is based on the 19th century Sussex tale of Ol’ Sary Weaver, said to turn into a hare at night. Taking the tale as a starting point, this piece of English Eerie explores themes of female sexuality, ageing, and loss as kinds of alchemy. It uses Sussex dialect and a strong sense of nature and place to evoke a disappearing world and way of life. With a female protagonist who takes control of her life, rather than being a victim, Sary offers a feminist slant on the folk horror genre.
about the artist
Different Theatre are an award-winning company based in Sussex. We create lyrical and magical adaptations and new work. In 2021 we won the Outstanding Show award at Brighton fringe for our musical ‘Clean!’. In 2019 we were nominated for the Infallibles Award for Theatrical excellence at Edinburgh in 2019 for ‘Sary’, and our one woman version of ‘Metamorphosis’ was selected for the Fringe Encore series at SoHo Playhouse in New York.
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stage dimensions
width: 3 metres
height: 2 metres
depth: 2 metres
Simple lighting and sound required.
This piece will appeal especially to women of all ages, people interested in folklore, and lovers of language
“A stunning two-hander”; “a masterpiece of language”; “a masterclass in performance”
“Magical Storytelling”; “Exemplary performances” - Hidden Gem
“Mesmerizing”; “beautifully turned and effortlessly poetic“; “lighting, music, script and performance alchemically intertwine to become genuine theatre”
Access to all dependent on venue.
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