The Show for Young Men

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Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (children's show, contemporary)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
    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

What does it mean to be a man today? Robbie (44) and Alfie (10) meet on an extraordinary building site at dawn. Together they dance and play, trying to make sense of it all. Directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, this is a funny and tender new contemporary dance performance for audiences aged 8+ that considers familiar and unexpected ideas about masculinity and friendship. This show has been programmed by Dance Base in collaboration with Assembly. Part of the Made in Scotland Showcase, in association with Imaginate. MadeInScotlandShowcase.com

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Signed Performance
    Relaxed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Lift from street entrance to first floor

    • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Signed performances

  • Dates: 14 August, 24 August
  • Interpreter: Bruce Cameron - Stage Left
  • Type: BSL
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Relaxed performances

  • Dates: 9 August, 15 August, 21 August
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team for more information or to discuss any accessibility requirements.
    • Character Introduction Details
  • Additional information: Information not supplied

Be aware that this show features:

  • Performer goes into audience area
  • Loud/repetitive/high pitched/unexpected or overlapping sound
  • Audience chill out area
  • Permission to move around and make noise
  • Show guide or synopsis or character list

Show does not feature:

  • Total Audience Black Out
  • Flashing Lights/Strobed Lighting
  • Distinctive smells
  • Special effects (e.g. smoke/bubbles/pyrotechnics)
  • Latex balloons
  • Characters expressing anger
  • Heavily dialogue-driven scenes
  • Audience required to walk around
  • Audience required to undertake directed movement
  • Audience required to sing/speak along with/for performer
  • Audience invited on stage
  • An intermission
  • Permission to engage with performer

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Molly Jane O'Reilly 21 days ago

Completely beautiful. The tenderness between Robbie and Alfie, the moments of joy and the moments of struggle made for a deeply moving, sweet performance. I could have watched it ten times over :)

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thespyinthestalls.com (5/5 stars) 17 days ago

“an innocent, wondrous delight”

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The British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 23 days ago

It is innocent and it is profound.

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The Stage (4/5 stars) 27 days ago

A delicate dance duet from Guesthouse Projects that explores masculinity with a “Quiet intelligence”

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FringeReview 35 days ago

This visually well composed transgenerational physical performance piece, using elements from dance and circus, often made the audience laugh out loud, but also moved some to tears. It is certainly a thought provoking show.

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