In the Shadow of Walls
by Fourth Monkey Ensembletheatre, physical-theatre-and-circus
Borders... Surveillance... Separation
about the production
A play about the physical, social and political walls we live within, In the Shadow of Walls is a new play written by Fourth Monkey Ensemble Artistic Director, Steven Green. It takes a contemporary look at what walls, both physical and metaphorical, do to people. How do people live, adapt, thrive, cope? Regimes and ideologies change, but people repeat the same behaviour. From the psychological torture of the Stasi in the 1960s to the online intimidation of 'the other' in modern Britain.From hidden microphones to intrusive, yet normalised modern listening devices.
about the artist
Fourth Monkey Ensemble is the professional touring arm of Fourth Monkey Education. The Ensemble create original physical work under the direction of Artistic Director Steven Green, with an emphasis on forgotten stories and unheard voices.
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TBC - fairly standard
14+, people interested in physical theatre, new writing, history and politics.
“Theatre at it’s most inventive, with a story to tell that is of its own time and of ours”
“Innovative storytelling at it’s best”
“An unforgettable production ... skilfully executed and flawlessly acted”
this will depend on the hosting venue - we will do everything we can to facilitate access
We have many options for further engagement, including educational workshops, playful silent discos or the screening of our accompanying documentary film and eyewitness interviews. In addition, this show will be using some of the most cutting edge technology available in sound: a 360degree mapping software, fully immersing the audience in sound.
£1,200 plus VAT for one performance, £1,000 plus VAT per performance if booked for more than one night. Longer runs negotiable.
