“A moment of kindness in a sea of unfamiliarity… A long, hard day at work… A lively party… A nostalgic lullaby…”
The Arrival (2013)
Co-created by Kristine Landon-Smith and Sita Brahmachari
Based on the illustrated novel by Shaun Tan
Directed by Kristine Landon -Smith; Scripted by Sita Brahmachari
A Tamasha and Circus Space collaboration
Dele plays a last game of football with his friends, says goodbye to his son and sets off on a voyage to a smog-filled metropolis across the sea.
Carrying only a small suitcase he embarks on a journey into the unknown. Others he meets along the way share his dream of building a home in a new city and being joined by their families.
Based on the illustrated novel by Oscar winner Shaun Tan, one man’s tale echoes the many ‘arrivals’ happening around us all the time. This epic migration story unfolds through an extraordinary weaving together of theatre, circus and music.
We were thrilled to work with iceandfire, Write to Life and the choir Woven Gold on a series of events around the themes of migration and asylum that accompanied the performances of The Arrival.
Creative Team
Director Kristine Landon-Smith
Script by Sita Brahmachari
Designer Adam Wiltshire
Choreography Freddie Opoku-Addaie
Visual Design Yeast Culture
Lighting Designer Andy Purves
Composer Felix Cross
Sound Designer Mike Furness
Circus Consultant Glen Stewart
Cast
Charlie Folorunsho
Antonio Harris
Gisele Edwards
Nektarios Papadopoulos
Antoinette Akodulu
Addis Williams
Jackie Le
Sam Hague
What People Are Saying
"A beautifully understated show that encompasses many kinds of language: physical, musical and emotional ... Creeps up on you and seizes your heart"
Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
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“A thing of rare beauty well worth trying to see."
The Public Reviews
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"Multi-national, multi-skilled theatre with an uplifting message of hope for a better life that no-one should be denied. UKIP should watch it."
The York Press
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"A 50 minute gem... A beautiful, moving piece of loss and longing that never feels less than honest and truthful to those whose stories it represents... skilfully directed"
The Stage
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"A moving marriage of theatre, sound and circus... enchanting throughout... stunningly conceived."
One and Other, York
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“I found myself holding my breath – amazed with every move that was made.”
The Good Review
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