SIZE OF COMPANY Small-scale
SCALE OF VENUE Small-scale
PERMANENT STAFF Writer/Performer Tim Crouch
Administrator Lisa Wolfe
ARTISTIC POLICY To present the work of Tim Crouch.
REVIEW EXTRACTS 'Like My Arm before it, Tim Crouch's new work is an elusive, humane, luminously strange tale told by a consummate storyteller. Run, don't walk, to see it.' Edinburghguide.com (An Oak Tree)
'Pirandello for a modern audience and better. It’s philosophy in action, playful and seriously thought-provoking.' Independent on Sunday (An Oak Tree)
'Not merely an intellectual exercise but also a visceral experience... a brilliant, bloody action painting.' The Guardian (I, Banquo)
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS An Oak Tree Man turns tree into daughter! Award-winning tale of loss, hypnotism and suggestion. A different second actor at each performance – with bi-lingual opportunities. (60 mins, 2 on road)
My Arm The award-winning story of a man who has lived for 30 years with one arm above his head: a study of bloody-mindedness, modern art and how the things we do when we’re 10 stick with us for life. (60 mins, 2 on road)
Shopping for Shoes Anti-globalisation love story for young teenagers, told by one performer and 30 pairs of shoes. National Theatre Commission. (45 mins, 2 on road)
I, Caliban The story of The Tempest told by a disillusioned monster after everyone’s left the island. For ages 9+. Brighton Festival Commission. (45 mins, 2 on road)
I, Peaseblossom Sister piece to I, Caliban, the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream told by an insignificant fairy. For ages 9+. Brighton Festival Commission. (45 mins, 2 on road)
I, Banquo Third in the ‘I Shakespeare’ series. A blood-shot journey into the heart of Macbeth, told through the eyes of his murdered best friend. For ages 12+. Brighton Festival Commission. (45mins, 2 on road)
FUTURE PRODUCTION England (working title) A play about what is lost, retained or gained through acts of transplantation and graft – from bodies, through borders, across art forms. Opening summer 2007.
WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY Tim Crouch is an education associate at the National Theatre. He has taught extensively and offers workshops for all ages and experiences. Post-show talks possible.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK 2006 USA, Italy, Finland, Portugal, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ireland, Israel 2005 Canada, Germany, Italy, Romania, Ireland
TOURING AVAILABILITY Details on request.
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