How Dead Am I?

Theatre (dark comedy, absurdist)

  • C ARTS | C venues | C aurora - studio
  • 21:05
  • Aug 25
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Fixed House Theatre
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains mature themes, Contains sexual themes, Partial nudity, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Late at night at the corner store, your card got declined again. The fluorescent lights are blinking on and off. When you go for the door, it has disappeared. What happens when strangers are forced to connect? What if some of them are supposed to have passed on, but got stuck? A searingly honest commentary on the absurdity of existence, how we judge the strangers around us, and how much we need each other. An original devised show, incorporating principles of repetition and movement.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Entrance to studio and accessible toilet is via level entrance to halls from Lauriston Street. Accessible toilet off ground floor foyer (slight downward slope to floor in foyer).
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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Vera Snijder 16 days ago

It was a really great and surprising show. Nice movement and gave a certain vacuüm feeling. Sometimes a little bit confusing and surreal. The twilight zone! Go and see the show, it's worth ten times!

Maya Arwas 17 days ago

Wow! Such a talented group of actors telling such a profound innovative story. Would recommend to everyone. Such a slay

Tara Quborsi 17 days ago

Seven talented actors filled the stage with depth, wit and energy in this thought provoking and engaging new piece of theatre. I loved the creativity of the set, sound and movement. I was completely engrossed in the warped world of the corner store and it was a delight to watch.

Molly Traves 18 days ago

A great group of actors with an entertaining concept and admirable commitment and skill. I especially loved the movement!

Anna Garczarek 18 days ago

Great show with a wonderfully talented cast, highly recommend seeing it!

Ali Krasner 20 days ago

A strong, all-female cast leads us into limbo’s own convenience store. The characters’ journeys to accept their mortality and untimely deaths are littered with clues about just how they died. And the circumstances of their deaths invite the audience to reflect on social and political issues. The show uses music, movement, and lighting effects to effectively create both limbo and flashback scenes. If you’re looking for something experimental, thought-provoking, and fringe-y, look no further than this devised piece.

CJ Jones 21 days ago

My only criticism for this show is that there wasn’t more of it! A hectic energetic and polished piece of real theatre that my fringe experience has been lacking. The cast make use of the space with excellence and fully committed individual performance. A lot to take in but I enjoyed how little was spoon fed and the trust in the audience to move the show.

If you want to see seven badass female actors perform an extremely unique play get yourselves a ticket pronto.

My favourite part involved a sex toy but I can’t spoil it just watch the damn show!

Jessica Thienpont 21 days ago

How dead am I is a unique show with very enthusiastic actors from all over the world. A mixture of weirdness, humor, creativity and so much more. Leaves you with a happy feeling and yet some stuff to think about. Must see! Well done!

Paul Van Brabant 21 days ago

Very nice show, a lot of entertainment and a very enthusiastic artist crew

Dagmar 22 days ago

A beautiful and vulnerable performance with seven actors from all over the world about searching for connection and wandering souls in a corner store. You are taken into their imagination, and it’s vulnerable, touching and sometimes weird, but I loved that! You can feel the dedication and enthusiasm in the room. So go see it!

Shar 22 days ago

From the iconic beginning to being moved at the end, the daring choices will keep you completely captivated by these unique seven players!

Rosita 23 days ago

How Dead Am l is a uniquely absurd show with a creative edge. The performers bring a distinct energy to the floor. It's a thought-provoking experience that blends dark humor with unexpected twists. Go see it!!


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Fernyhough Arts Review (4/5 stars) 18 days ago

This is intense heart on your sleeve avant-garde theatre, a work of modern day storytelling elegantly elevated to mythological proportions by its compelling cast.

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The SMU Reviews (3/5 stars) 21 days ago

The cast give spirited performances (no pun intended) but the highlight of the piece is the effective use of lighting and choreography during the movement/dance sections which add a slick, edgy and more experimental aspect to the production.

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