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PLASTIC DRASTIC FANTASTIC | Akademi
Breath taking and astonishing…” – previous young audience member
Plastic….is it friend or foe Remarkable or rubbish Helpful or harmful
Akademi presents Plastic Drastic Fantastic, a contemporary dance theatre work for children and their families.
The show explores humanity’s complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment.
Drawing from the Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam and South Asian dance techniques, the artists investigate plastics and the dangers of their misuse through intricate movement, gestures and play, infused with interaction with the audience.
The processes and stories underpinning this dance project have been steered by children and young people, who are at the heart of the research for this work, created in consultation with material scientists at UCL.
Designed to be accessible for D/deaf audiences, Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a vibrant, fun and thought-provoking show for our time.
There are a limited number of sensory cushions available for the performance that are designed to be held by audiences who are D/deaf or with a hearing impairment, offering an additional sensory experience of the show. The sensory cushions are soft objects that pulsate to the beat and respond to tonal qualities of the music and sounds. To book one of these cushions, please add it to your basket during the checkout process.
Co-produced with Polka Theatre.
Supported using funding through Arts Council England.
Plastic….is it friend or foe Remarkable or rubbish Helpful or harmful
Akademi presents Plastic Drastic Fantastic, a contemporary dance theatre work for children and their families.
The show explores humanity’s complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment.
Drawing from the Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam and South Asian dance techniques, the artists investigate plastics and the dangers of their misuse through intricate movement, gestures and play, infused with interaction with the audience.
The processes and stories underpinning this dance project have been steered by children and young people, who are at the heart of the research for this work, created in consultation with material scientists at UCL.
Designed to be accessible for D/deaf audiences, Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a vibrant, fun and thought-provoking show for our time.
There are a limited number of sensory cushions available for the performance that are designed to be held by audiences who are D/deaf or with a hearing impairment, offering an additional sensory experience of the show. The sensory cushions are soft objects that pulsate to the beat and respond to tonal qualities of the music and sounds. To book one of these cushions, please add it to your basket during the checkout process.
Co-produced with Polka Theatre.
Supported using funding through Arts Council England.
Saturday 28 Oct 2023
Jerwood Dance House 1-3 Foundry Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1DW
Sat 28 Oct - 2.30PMAdult ticket £8, Child ticket £6
Suitable for ages 7+
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