Details

Inspired by a dream, the revelations of whistleblower, Edward Snowden, and the debate surrounding state surveillance, Theatre Ad Infinitum brings to life a nightmarish future where the state is secretly watching citizens' minds... Light explores the horrors of state secrecy - all played out in darkness and fusing graphic novel and cinema-inspired sci-fi visuals with sound and physical storytelling... .A rare beast - science fiction for stage. Multi award winning Theatre Ad Infinitum presents a dystopian future where implants connect our brains to cyberspace and governments secretly infiltrate our thoughts. Intense darkness, torchlight and a stunning soundscape tell a story of love, betrayal, and technological power. London Premiere. Age guidance: 12+. Running time: 70mins with no interval.

Cast/Performers

Matthew Gurney, Kim Heron, Deborah Pugh, Shane Shambhu, Michael Sharman

Creatives/Company

Author: George Mann
Company: Theatre Ad Infinitum
Presented by: The Barbican (in association with London Mime Festival)
Director(s): George Mann, Nir Paldi (associate director)
Music: Chris Bartholomew
Sound: Chris Bartholomew
Design: Fiammetta Horvat
Costume: Fiammetta Horvat

Light

Light (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01017434560. Details of all Light archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0612065848

Archive Listings

20 Jan 15 to 24 Jan 15	The Pit, Barbican Centre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
15 Jan 15	Redbridge Drama Centre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

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