Have you ever thought about what it means to lose something forever? A treasured possession? Someone you love? Or an entire species?
Natalie and Daniele have made a show about loss and being alone that's ultimately full of hope. It includes a plant, a polar bear, the Spice Girls and a conversation with Natalie’s Mum about the end of the world. It talks about all these familiar things as a way of facing the massive thing that we know we should be doing something about but don’t - the climate crisis.
Despite being 908 miles apart by foot, the two of them found a way to perform together because if this was a film, that wouldn’t stop them.
Captioned trailer available here.
Supported by Arts Council England, Wakefield Council and Barnsley Civic
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
