"Your journey has been long,
but it’s not over yet..."
The Gannet
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Inspired by the story of Hansel & Gretel, this play explores
the concept of growing up, pin pointing the moments of transition from childhood to
adulthood. With a backdrop of picture book shadows, an original score for 'cello and voice,
poetic narration and creature cabaret routines, The Gannet is a surreal, unique,
theatrical experience.
Written by FAT CONTENT in 2009
Siblings flee from a city destroyed by plague. They venture into a wild forest and manoeuvred by a ravenous eye, embark upon a surreal odyssey. Can they escape taboo breaking animals and sugar coated enemies as strange temptations strain their unusual bond?
100% unmissable! …a work of visionary excellence...an
outstanding piece of theatre...I urge you, no I demand that you
go and see this for yourself…you will never have seen anything like
this and probably will never see anything that could come even close
to comparing. It's brilliant. See it now.
Fringe Review
Pure unadulterated madness...a hot-pot of creative ideas
stirred with a 'Hansel and Gretel' based storyline.
Interesting characters and absurdist action...enjoyable to watch.
Three Weeks Magazine
Long may they stretch the boundaries of
expectation and continue to surprise and delight.
Robbie Carnegie, Buxton Reviewer
The performance is startlingly innovative, creating an imaginary
world that depicts the very real experience of adolescent awakening
and the subsequent transition to adulthood... this complex performance
about youth’s thirst of curiosity has the feel of a Tim Burton film.
FEST Magazine
Strong imagery and a sense of fun...a real triumph of imagination...
If they keep faithful to this path of invention and the surreal they could go far.
The Stage