Photo © Lauren Hart 2015
time without beginning
A burst of sound and then all of a sudden nothing. Why do you always leave me this way? I never get what I want, I'm always left with that sinking feeling. You know the one that leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Take me away to that place where everything changes. I know this time it will be different.
The show includes movement, text and songs with elements of audience participation addressing themes of isolation, loneliness and connection. It offers an alternative way of viewing life and a chance to connect in real life rather than behind a screen. Due to the rise in technology live interactions are becoming less important. We want to change this. Come along and join us. You never know you might make a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Audience members were invited to dance live on stage during the performance. A type writer was available for audience members to write a letter to a person of their choosing before and after the show, which were posted courtesy of the company.
TIME WITHOUT BEGINNING
Devised by (For) As Long As Love Lasts
Director: Lauren Hart
Performers:
Amelia Mather, Charlotte Blackburn, James Price, Valentina Contarino
February, 2015 Moor Theatre Delicatessen, The Moor, Sheffield (UK)
The show includes movement, text and songs with elements of audience participation addressing themes of isolation, loneliness and connection. It offers an alternative way of viewing life and a chance to connect in real life rather than behind a screen. Due to the rise in technology live interactions are becoming less important. We want to change this. Come along and join us. You never know you might make a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Audience members were invited to dance live on stage during the performance. A type writer was available for audience members to write a letter to a person of their choosing before and after the show, which were posted courtesy of the company.
TIME WITHOUT BEGINNING
Devised by (For) As Long As Love Lasts
Director: Lauren Hart
Performers:
Amelia Mather, Charlotte Blackburn, James Price, Valentina Contarino
February, 2015 Moor Theatre Delicatessen, The Moor, Sheffield (UK)
Photo © Benjamin Marshall 2015
audience feedback
'Honest, raw and beautiful. A fantastic and intense performance. I felt a real connection to the emotions felt in the stories. Great dance and flow throughout. Nice mix of acting, dance, music and speech. Really interesting and I enjoyed it.'
'Very well created and thought through. It challenged my own thinking about how I see myself, my past and who I want to be.'
'I don't often see live dance pieces it was really special to see such beautiful sequences and in a really intimate space. Its clear that a lot of hours went into creating this piece. The fragments left me with questions and curiosity. Loved the scream too.'
'I happily drifted in thought from my own memories and imaginations back to the play and the stories and the ideas contained in the script and dance. I really enjoyed the individual dances and the movement between performers. The space was utilised, simple stage and props added and aided the message. I really enjoyed it.'
'Some absolutely beautiful choreography- from someone who is not too familiar with dance and movement, too. Really enjoyed the darkness at the end. Love the typewriters too. Gives a nice touch.'
'Interesting and raw use of the space - I liked the dancing and running. Love the intersection of space down the middle of the audience too. Well done, nice nugget of theatre.'
'It was an original creative piece, something that you would not usually see. The music chosen and the acting with it was great. Hope there are more to come. The type writers were an amazing addition.'
'Throughout the music was appropriate to each scenario. The lift scene was particularly good and very well performed.'
'I really enjoyed this play. I could relate to several of the characters.'
'The reality of the stories was powerful with very moving moments.'
'Very thought provoking. An unexpected pleasure.'
'Aesthetically really pleasing, some very beautiful moments.'
'An excellent production. Thank you for the experience.'
'The movement was beautiful and the music flowed brilliantly. Thought provoking.'
'Top notch production- acting and setting. Thoroughly recommend to any who enjoys entertainment with a twist.'
'Great piece of theatre. Great music and movement.'
'I enjoyed this performance greatly. Visually intriguing and thought provoking.'
'An evocative piece of theatre. Thought provoking.'
'Very well created and thought through. It challenged my own thinking about how I see myself, my past and who I want to be.'
'I don't often see live dance pieces it was really special to see such beautiful sequences and in a really intimate space. Its clear that a lot of hours went into creating this piece. The fragments left me with questions and curiosity. Loved the scream too.'
'I happily drifted in thought from my own memories and imaginations back to the play and the stories and the ideas contained in the script and dance. I really enjoyed the individual dances and the movement between performers. The space was utilised, simple stage and props added and aided the message. I really enjoyed it.'
'Some absolutely beautiful choreography- from someone who is not too familiar with dance and movement, too. Really enjoyed the darkness at the end. Love the typewriters too. Gives a nice touch.'
'Interesting and raw use of the space - I liked the dancing and running. Love the intersection of space down the middle of the audience too. Well done, nice nugget of theatre.'
'It was an original creative piece, something that you would not usually see. The music chosen and the acting with it was great. Hope there are more to come. The type writers were an amazing addition.'
'Throughout the music was appropriate to each scenario. The lift scene was particularly good and very well performed.'
'I really enjoyed this play. I could relate to several of the characters.'
'The reality of the stories was powerful with very moving moments.'
'Very thought provoking. An unexpected pleasure.'
'Aesthetically really pleasing, some very beautiful moments.'
'An excellent production. Thank you for the experience.'
'The movement was beautiful and the music flowed brilliantly. Thought provoking.'
'Top notch production- acting and setting. Thoroughly recommend to any who enjoys entertainment with a twist.'
'Great piece of theatre. Great music and movement.'
'I enjoyed this performance greatly. Visually intriguing and thought provoking.'
'An evocative piece of theatre. Thought provoking.'