VAGABOND MATTER,
a love letter to existence.
a love letter to existence.
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A B O U T
Vagabond Matter was supposed to be a show about science. Big science. The seismic knowledge gained since the scientific revolution – information that has changed our understanding of reality, of what we are, and of our place in the Cosmos. The research alone transformed our perception of existence. It also took quite a long time… In the meantime, a lot of life happened. Life that has woven itself into right the heart of Vagabond. The journey travelled through great beauty and deep pain. Through cosmos to chaos and back again. It danced with mortality, love and the towering truth of impermanence. Vagabond Matter has been created in collaboration with a team of international circus artists, through a process unlike any other we’ve undergone. It is completely different to anything we’ve created previously. At the same time, it’s the most authentically, honestly and fully Acrojou production ever. And so, we present our most personal production yet. It’s taken many leaps - from the artists and team. It is, in fact, one big leap. A leap of understanding, a leap of process, and a leap of faith. It is full of our love. We hope you enjoy it. Available for UK and International touring from 2020, we are currently seeking co-commissions and bookings. |
Photos by Ben Hopper
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K E Y I N F O R M A T I O N
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General Information:
- Indoor show (outdoor version will be available from Summer 2020) - Physical/visual theatre, spoken text, dance, and circus (contortion, juggling, manipulation, acrobatics) - Team of 6 - 4 Performers, Stage Manager and Technician - Recommended for age 16+, younger with parental guidance - Includes semi nudity, themes in the text around love and relationships, violent symbolism in the imagery - Suitable to stand-alone, or as an opening/ closing show - Minimal set - Show length: 70min [TBC] Technical requirements [TBC]: (final rider available in January 2020) - 10 m x 6 m, blackout space - Front on, seated audience only - Lighting rig - draft plan available in Autumn 2019, full plan available January 2020 - PA required - Venue Technician |
Testimonials
"Last nights work was extraordinary. Beautiful and moving and totally immersive. It was an evening full of deeply feeling. Thank you. A beautiful reminder that whilst all this crazy political game/nothingness is happening that we are all in fact existing. Powerful." - Eilis Bevan-Davis
"Awesome, inspiring, emotional, visceral, emotive… vital. One of the most insightful and thought-provoking endeavours I've encountered." - Sean McGloin
"What an honour it was to share your journey last night, Brave, tender, beautiful and raw. It was something really precious to watch." - Anna Strickland
" All of this work is vital, it is both personal and universal in the way the best work should be. We are all growing, all ever-changing.
This work - both in process and performance- is a deep and delicious embrace of change." - Stella Duffy
"Huge congratulations for making something so important. I hope you get to fulfill the full ambition of this beautiful work". - Kate McStraw
"I can’t not comment on the show yesterday. It was absolutely impossible not to sense what depth it came from. Well done to you for your courage and beautiful, clever, gentle yet powerful artistic presentation from your heart. It had a huge impact on me. Thank you." - Nikol Sova
"Thank you for sharing your journey with us tonight. I found your honesty alongside really powerful visual scenes deeply moving.
So thank you very much! What a huge journey." - Tony Whitton
"Vagabond Matter is a very special project. My heart was full watching, being there." - Angela Clerkin
"What a strong and emotional beast you made!" - Axel Satge
"Beautiful images, moving and also hopeful." - Andrew Loretto
"I felt very moved... I love the elements you invoke feelings with… that speak of fragility, eternity and yes powerful transformation.
Thank you for your presence , openness and inspiration to journey into each unknown." - Greta Lange
"An absolutely extraordinary show. I was so proud." - Emma Wilcox
Commissioners & Partners
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