NEW SHOW: IMPRINTS

We are excited to announce a brand-new project coming THIS Autumn:

Imprints

The Small Stories that Make a Life

A door opens

A drawer pulls out

A letter, a photo, a butterfly beats its wings

How do we remember the ones we’ve lost? The sights, touches and sounds that created thousands of shared moments, the collage of a unique and brilliant person. An intimate, interactive performance experience, Imprints shares stories inspired by real life memories, woven together to create the story of a life. The piece explores ideas of what it is to be human, the brilliance, humour and care that connects us.

A short-form performance for one to two people at a time, Imprints is staged around a writing desk. From this structure a guide unveils drawers, doors and cubby holes, which hold a world of objects, music and figures. A kinetic installation of curated remembrance is built before the viewer, exploring the moments and items that stay with us, that build to share the complexity and vibrance of an individual, of a life well lived.

Created via a series of practical workshops with individuals and groups who have lost someone, Imprints is a celebration of people and how we remember them.

As part of this we’re hosting a series of creative arts workshops at the Heart of Newhaven, which are free and open to attend. The workshops will bring people together to discuss stories and unique insights into loved ones who have passed away. Designed as a place to celebrate and share the joy and individuality of different lives within a curated arts space, using crafts, music and storytelling.

You are welcome to attend any number of the workshops. The dates and times have been designed to hopefully allow opportunities for different people’s schedules, whilst also ensuring some people can attend multiple sessions.

Workshops dates

Thursday 11th September, 6-8pm

Saturday 13th September, 10-12noon

Tuesday 16th September, 10-12noon

Thursday 18th September, 6-8pm

Saturday 20th September, 10-12noon

Tuesday 23rd September, 10-12noon.

For more information and to book on to any of the workshop please email: info@tortoiseinanutshell.com