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Sad Book
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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“Top Dance Pick”
The Scotsman“Top Stage Pick”
The Guardian
Adapted from Michael Rosen’s award-winning book, Sad Book is a visually inventive, moving story of navigating complex emotions in the midst of everyday life.
In this personal story of loss, a father explores the disconnection between what we feel, and what we show, and the different ways we deal with sadness.
Sad Book makes the personal universal, retelling the story through dance, and animation with original music.
Developed by 201 Dance Company and directed and choreographed by Andrea Walker, Sad Book is the third production from this company, described as “a talent to watch” by The Evening Standard.
“It’s miraculous to see something I’ve written transformed into what I’ll call a dance drama. It feels like watching myself from the outside in and I’m totally moved by it.”
Michael Rosen
Important information
Ticket prices: £19.50
Running time: Approximately 55 minutes no interval
Age recommendation: 12+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
U26 – £17.50
School/college/university groups of 10 – £10
Content Warning: Themes of grief, bereavement and mental health
Post-show Q&A with Michael Rosen and members of the company after the Saturday evening performance.
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Reviews
★★★★★
“201 have created a masterpiece of human sensitivity.”
EdFringe★★★★★
“A quite extraordinary experience where dance, animation and music take you on a journey of emotion.”
The Edinburgh Reporter★★★★★
“Thrilling…Thought provoking.”
Edinburgh Culture★★★★★
“Beautiful…Uplifting.”
Voice Mag
“Walker has considerable gifts as a storyteller and dance maker”
The Guardian
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