an Accident / a Life
24 May - 25 May
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This exciting new collaboration between Marc Brew and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui unravels moments in our lives, exploring difficult things with and without words using storytelling, film, music, dance and a car.
The starting point was sharing life stories and key moments of change. For Marc, this was his car accident, where he went from ballet dancer to paraplegic in a split second.
an Accident / a Life follows on from Brew’s notable solos, For Now I am… and Remember When, both critically and publicly celebrated.
“Harrowing beauty and luminous, life-affirming spirit”
The Herald reviews For Now, I am…
Important information
Ticket prices: £10 - £35
Running time: approx. 1 hr 30 mins no interval
Age recommendation: 14+
Concessions
Friends – 5%
Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10%
Corporate – £2 off
U25 (Bands A and B only) – £3 off
Groups – 20+ 10% Off, 40+ 20% Off, 80+ 25% off
Content warning:
Potentially disturbing content: emotional turmoil
Includes light strobe (flashing lights for short period)
Banner image: Susan Hay
Access:
This performance has integrated captions
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Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
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Reviews
★★★★★
“Remarkable”
The Herald★★★★★
“A dance theatre masterclass”
The List★★★★
“Moving and remarkable”
The Scotsman★★★★
“A startling, unique, powerfully honest work…remarkable dance theatre”
The Telegraph
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