Last Rites
Multi award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum visit Scarborough for the first time with a stunning new production.
£15
The McCarthy
1h 5m (no interval)
About
An ending. A beginning. A goodbye.
Travelling from the UK to India, Arjun needs to carry out his father’s funeral rites. But how can he perform an ancient Hindu practice that was never passed on? In life, his father wouldn’t learn sign language, but in death Arjun needs to find a way to say goodbye. He creates his own intimate, final ceremony that brings to life a rich tapestry of shared memories.
Last Rites combines exciting physical, non-verbal storytelling with dynamic projection and an immersive soundtrack that can be felt and heard. Told through a Deaf man’s unique perspective, this show tells the passionate and poignant story of a complex relationship cut short.
Internationally acclaimed theatre makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann collaborate for the first time in multi-award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum’s (Translunar Paradise ★★★★★ The Observer, Light ★★★★★ The Times) moving new performance celebrating the transformative power of grief and parenthood.
You can watch the BSL trailer here.
“Tremendous” ★★★★ The Guardian
“Mighty theatrical lyricism" ★★★★ The Scotsman
"Last Rites is a triumph…as real, raw and beautiful as it gets" ★★★★★ The Reviews Hub
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to Deaf and hearing audiences. The performance includes a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
Age guidance: 14+
Content Warning
This show contains strobe lighting, haze, loud music, and heavy use of bass.
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to Deaf and hearing audiences. The performance includes a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
Credits
Last Rites is made possible through funding from Arts Council England and Bristol City Council and co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Derby Theatre and Corn Exchange Newbury. This production is supported by Paul and Joanna Pearson.
Co-created by George Mann and Ramesh Meyyappan
Deviser and Performer - Ramesh Meyyappan
Director - George Mann
Sound Designer & Composer - Tayo Akinbode
Video and Projection Designer - Christopher Harrisson
Lighting Designer - Ali Hunter
Set and Costume Designer - Katie Sykes
Production Manager and Engineering - Ed Borgnis
Stage Manager - Hannah Clare
Lead BSL Interpreter - Pascale Maroney
BSL Interpreters - Jacob Bevan, Chris Curran, Angela Dawe, Sula Gleeson, Miles Harris, Nikki Harris and Maia Stone
BSL Consultant - Lynn Stewart-Taylor
Dramaturgical Support - Megan Vaughan Thomas, Ifẹ Grillo, Dr Paddy Ladd, DL Williams, Aisha Ali and Nir Paldi
Creative Associate - Jithya Wijesinghe
Promotional and BSL videos - David Ellington
Trailer - Camilla Adams
Wellbeing support provided by The Artist Wellbeing Company
Dates
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Re-sales & exchanges: We must have the ticket at the Box Office in order to perform a re-sale or exchange. We regret we cannot refund money but four or more days prior to the performance we will exchange it for an alternative performance, within three days of the performance we will attempt to re-sell the ticket on your behalf. Both services are subject to a charge of £1.50 per ticket. Latecomers: Anyone arriving once the performance has begun will not be admitted until a suitable break which, on occasion, may be the interval. Content: Where possible we do indicate if strong language and/or adult content is used. Customers are advised to contact the Box Office with any concerns before booking tickets. Please note: the re-sale of tickets is prohibited.
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