Theatre Akimbo at community centre open day
On Saturday 9th January 2010, Worthing based Theatre Akimbo will be performing a short monologue, Buttons, as part of St Paul’s open day.
Theatre Akimbo will be performing the monologue, amongst other events going on throughout the day, to launch the start of their residency at the venue which is now opened as a community and arts centre.
Buttons is written by award winning Ella Hickson and forms part of the award winning ‘Eight’ which premiered at Edinburgh Fringe in 2008. Presented in Theatre Akimbo’s trade mark innovative style of theatre with strong language illustrating this snippet of a man’s life who suffers from a niche syndrome, it is not for the feint hearted.
Theatre Akimbo was formed in 2008 to deliver theatre that is relevant, inventive, original and cutting edge.
Artistic Director, Glenda Harkess says: “Buttons is a very powerful piece of theatre, and is perfect illustration of the type of challenging, thought provoking theatre that we are about. Having looked at length for a fringe performance venue in the town, we are thrilled to be involved with St Paul’s, it is a beautiful versatile space that has the flexibility to be used in imaginative and innovative ways."
Theatre Akimbo will be performing Buttons in The Cube at St Paul’s on Saurday 9th January 2010 at 11am and 3pm - entry to the whole event is free and other attractions include traditional Chinese lion dancing, flamenco, interactive arts, kung fu, stalls and much more.
Theatre Akimbo will be performing the monologue, amongst other events going on throughout the day, to launch the start of their residency at the venue which is now opened as a community and arts centre.
Buttons is written by award winning Ella Hickson and forms part of the award winning ‘Eight’ which premiered at Edinburgh Fringe in 2008. Presented in Theatre Akimbo’s trade mark innovative style of theatre with strong language illustrating this snippet of a man’s life who suffers from a niche syndrome, it is not for the feint hearted.
Theatre Akimbo was formed in 2008 to deliver theatre that is relevant, inventive, original and cutting edge.
Artistic Director, Glenda Harkess says: “Buttons is a very powerful piece of theatre, and is perfect illustration of the type of challenging, thought provoking theatre that we are about. Having looked at length for a fringe performance venue in the town, we are thrilled to be involved with St Paul’s, it is a beautiful versatile space that has the flexibility to be used in imaginative and innovative ways."
Theatre Akimbo will be performing Buttons in The Cube at St Paul’s on Saurday 9th January 2010 at 11am and 3pm - entry to the whole event is free and other attractions include traditional Chinese lion dancing, flamenco, interactive arts, kung fu, stalls and much more.