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Lay Down Your Burdens
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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From: £20.00
From: £20.00
Restore your weary soul with Olivier Award nominated Lay Down Your Burdens; a radically tender dance theatre show that invites you to explore the beauty of humanity and the eternal need for community and compassion.
Step into an evening at the local pub, like no other. Every night the same landlady, the same regulars, the same shots, until suddenly a stranger gets blown in from the cold.
With extraordinary physical performance, brave testimonials, live music and riotous pub games, this visceral dance theatre world draws together those who have been estranged or never even dreamed they were connected. Set in a pub on-stage, you’re invited to join in with the proceedings and participate in the fun and revelry, as much as you like.
Choreographer Rhiannon Faith makes socially conscious work that raises awareness and lobbies for change. Lay Down Your Burdens was grown out of conversations with communities, and developed from real-life experiences of the company. Their work gives you space to consider the meaning and importance of community.
Co-Commissioned by the Barbican, London and Harlow Playhouse
At the heart of Lay Down Your Burdens is the understanding that we all carry baggage with us; during the evening we will learn about the characters’ burdens. These stories are based on real life testimonials and lived experiences. You can find some extra detail here about the themes of the show.
Important information
Ticket prices: £20
Running time: Approximately 2 hours including interval
Age recommendation: 16+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
£10 seats for this show are reserved for members of My Theatre
Note
This production contains haze and content which includes adult language and explores themes of grief, serious illness and personal suffering.
At points during the performance, audience members will be invited to participate. This is completely voluntary, and we ask you to only share what you’re comfortable with. These words will be recorded as part of the show and these recordings may be used in the future for Rhiannon Faith Company’s work. If you would like to know more please speak to a member of staff.
Seating
At this performance there is a combination of bar stool seating (close to the action), chairs with a back and wheelchair spaces with accompanying companion seats. Bar stool cabaret seating can be booked separately to General Admission, but otherwise seating is allocated on a first-come first-served basis. If you have any particular access requirements or concerns, please speak to a member of our box office team
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Why not visit our restaurant…
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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