ONCE UNDER A SKY
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“The language of the writing is mesmerizing.“
Today is a day like no other…. May thinks that August is a fish, she believes she has an upside down tree in her chest and she wipes up their puddle they have been caring for the last 17 years. When they realise the watering holes have dried up the women are forced to embark on a journey away from their comforts and into the terrifying desert. In a moment of desperation they fish in a tiny pool of spit and uncover a mighty storm and grief as big as the heart of a whale.
Once Under a Sky is a whimsical yet energetic tale of two fisherwomen who journey from their seaside village to arid desert. An enticingly poetic venture into the unknown, with unique physicality and magical deftness of touch by the 2 performers, Freya Sant and Kate Sherman in collaboration with Michael Pigott..
This innovative new work has been in development for three years. It has been created during a number of self funded developments as well as a residency at Legs on the Wall’s Feet First emerging artist program.
Originally inspired by the European Clown tradition this play has been moulded around the story of fisherwomen from a tiny seaside town in New Zealand, Once Under a Sky is a magical combination of storytelling, physical theatre andabsurdist elements. Director Michael Pigott is the perfect match for this production with his vivid imagination and physical approach to direction. Once Under a Sky beautifully creates a surreal and provocatively poetic reality for the audience to indulge in.
ONCE UNDER A SKY
WRITTEN BY
Kate Sherman and Freya Sant
DIRECTED BY
Michael Pigott
DESIGN
Tom Bannerman
LIGHTING DESIGN
Stephen Hawker
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER
Stuart Hunter
WITH
Kate Sherman and Freya Sant
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