Persistent Shadows

Theatre (immersive, storytelling)

  • theSpace @ Venue45 - theSpace @ Venue 45
  • 14:55
  • Aug 24
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Super-8-Auteur
  • Warnings and additional info: Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strobe lighting, 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 18 months

Description

Persistent Shadows is a narrative-driven piece of work exploring the historical, political and social landscape of Britain throughout the 1980s and drawing parallels to issues faced by the people of Britain during the time as well as today. Join us as we are plunged into the heart of the acid house rave scene, lowered into the mines of East Kent, and shipped out to sea to fight in the Falklands. The show is highly energetic, fast paced and frequently utilises physical theatre to interweave the shifts in atmosphere and setting.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Up a ramp into the building then level access into the theatre.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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  • Is a wheelchair user
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Nick Wilkes 90 days ago

Terrific company and piece. Really interesting work.
Amazing use of a difficult space with a strongly delivered, hard-worked ensemble piece. Good storytelling and seamless use of costume and props.
Talented bunch. Thank you.

Nuala Sankey 92 days ago

A really enjoyable show that weaves its way through many issues through strong characters and well written dialogue. Can’t wait to see where this show and company go next!

Vytautas, Lisa and Phoebe 93 days ago

We saw Persistent Shadows on Tuesday the 20th and thought it was great! It was truly an ensemble piece of theatre and the cast worked very well together. It was thought-provoking, covered a lot of historical and social ground, but also had moments of light and humour. The clash between the married couple was especially effective in showing the precarity of gendered family positions and socialist movements. If you hate Thatcher, you'll love this.


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Theatre and Art Reviews 78 days ago

A fast-paced and energetic performance

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The British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 89 days ago

In a fast, smooth-paced series of short scenes, we witness key events that changed Britain, each character giving a personal touch to what we see.

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