At 19, Victor found his long-lost great-aunt Marcelle in Rome. She’d moved from Judaism to Christianity, Lebanon to Italy, changed her name and kept a life-long secret. Inspired by her strength and her rebellion, Victor started making a documentary about her life. 20 years later, this is his attempt at finishing it…
Mixing real life home videos, endearing storytelling and original live-music, The Death & Life of All of Us is a funny and poignant exploration of belonging, resilience and an unexpected connection to the past that refuses to let go.
Praise for Victor’s work:
“Visually rich… a celebration of experimentation on and off stage” The Scotsman
"There is a delightful softness to Esses, both in his performance style and writing… there is real tenderness here and emotional connection” The Stage
"Something that will stay with you… and you will open your heart." ★★★★ British Theatre
“A beautiful story spanning continents and generations” ★★★★★ A Younger Theatre
★★★★ Reviews Hub
★★★★ The Arts Desk
★★★★ The Student
Supported by Arts Council England with seed commissioning funding from Camden People’s Theatre.
Further support from The Lowry, Shoreditch Town Hall, Harlow Playhouse, JW3, Manchester Jewish Museum and Soho Theatre.
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews
