Gecko presents
THE WEDDING
Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 October
7.45pm (Theatre)
Tickets & information 01202 280000
www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
The UK’s leading devised physical theatre company, Gecko bring The Wedding to Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 October as part of the company’s post-pandemic return to the stage.
The show – Gecko’s first in nearly two years – combines movement and imagery to explore personal and political marriage in a dystopian world in which we are all brides, wedded to society.
Ahead of what is perhaps their most ambitious production to date Gecko’s Artistic Director, Amit Lahav, said: “Lockdown was a pressure on society, on relationships and on the theatre industry. The work Gecko creates is personal to me to begin with, but the issues are always societal, and so they resonate deeply with the ensemble as we explore and create.
“The end result inevitably resonates with our audiences too. That’s why theatre is essential – to explore these issues and constantly challenge the status quo. We’re delighted to be remounting The Wedding, bringing together the ensemble and connecting with our audiences again.”
Gecko create physical theatre of artistic excellence, endeavouring to deepen human connection through visual, visceral and ambitious performance. The company’s seventh full-length show, The Wedding is inspired by the complexities of human nature – the struggle between love and anger, creation and destruction, community and isolation.
Gecko are also a recommended practitioner on various GCSE, A/AS Level and International Baccalaureate syllabuses for drama and theatre. Alongside the tour and as part of their established participation work, Gecko are offering free workshops to six state schools local to each venue who book to see the show. A discount is available to additional schools who request a workshop alongside a show booking.
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