Theatre Re's BIRTH

After the success of its critically acclaimed international hit The Nature of Forgetting, Theatre Re returns with a powerful, poignant and uplifting visual theatre piece exploring the bond between three generations of women, their shared loss, and the strength they discover in each other.
Emily is eight months pregnant when she reads her grandmother's journal. As she delves into her family history her sense of reality shifts, unveiling a legacy of unspoken tragedies and unconditional love.
Established in 2009, Theatre Re is an internationally acclaimed ensemble creating thought-provoking live performances. The company examines fragile human conditions in a compelling, physical style embracing mime, theatre and live music.
Press:
‘Ravishingly beautiful, spellbinding piece of work, performed with panache and utter conviction’ ★★★★★ The Arts Desk
‘BIRTH is nothing short of a masterpiece’ ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
‘Truly deserved the standing ovation it got, as people were moved to tears and rendered speechless’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
‘Wonderfully human and tremendously moving’ ★★★★★ Theatre Box
‘Clever and beautiful... a stunning piece of theatre’ ★★★★★ Fringe Review
‘An emotional story that cries out to be heard... An absolute must-see’ ★★★★★ Mind the Blog
‘An epic dance of life’s ongoing journey’ ★★★★ The Scotsman
‘Arpeggios leap as emotion soar... A quietly charged watch’ ★★★★ WhatsOnStage
‘A powerful, pulsating 75 minutes... BIRTH swells and subsides like a symphony’ ★★★★ The Stage
‘Moving, painful and uplifting in equal parts, BIRTH is a sensitive and beautiful exploration of humanity’s most universal experiences’ ★★★★ FEST
‘A masterclass in physical theatre storytelling... feeling like magic to watch’ ★★★★ ThreeWeeks
‘Graceful, poignant and impregnated with hope’ ★★★★ Ed Fest Mag
Creative Team:
Conceived & Directed by Guillaume Pigé
Devised by the Company
Emily - Eygló Belafonte,
Katherine - Claudia Marciano
Suzanne - Vyte Garriga
George/James - Charles Sandford
Sam - Andres Velasquez
Multi-instrumentalist - Alex Judd
Composer - Alex Judd
Lighting Designer - Dr Katherine Graham
Re-lighter, Production & Stage Manager, External Advisor - Josephine Tremelling
Costume & Prop Designer - Malik Ibheis
Costume Maker - Amédine Bello
Dramaturg - Tamara von Werthern
External Curator - Reverend Professor June Boyce-Tillman
Philosopher - Dr Graeme A. Forbes
Scientific Collaborator - Professor Kate Jeffery
Devisors: Louise Wilcox, Eygló Belafonte, Matthew Austin, Claudia Marciano, Stefanie Bruckner, Guillaume Pigé, Alex Judd, Andres Velasquez, Charles Sandford and Vyte Garriga
BIRTH
In Association with Glynis Henderson Productions
Funded by National Lottery through Arts Council England
Co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, The Point Eastleigh and South Hill Park
Supported by Shoreditch Town Hall, The Lowry, and the University of Kent
Duration: 75 mins / no interval
Age guidance: 12+

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Amazing ... so glad I got to watch this.