CIVILISATION

Premiered at Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe 2019

Directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart

Choreography by Morgann Runacre-Temple and the company

Produced by Antler

Performed by Alethia Antonia, James Olivo, Sophie Steer, Emily Thompson-Smith, Seda Yildiz

Designed by Charlotte Espiner

Lighting Designer Alex Fernandes

Assistant Producer Eve Allin

Videography Richard Perryman

Production photos Alex Brenner

A day in the life of a woman following a tragic event.

An experiment in theatrical realism and contemporary dance.

Jaz Woodcock-Stewart from award-winning company Antler collaborates with choreographer Morgann Runacre-Temple. From the creator behind critically acclaimed Lands, Civilisation is a sideways look at the untheatrical reality of loss. Music by ABBA and Bach.

Developed with Lise Smith, Claire Gaydon, Laura Lorenzi, Fern Grimbley, Jack Anderson, Chihiro Kawasaki, Gabriella Schmidt, Amy Drew and Riley Wolf

Supported by New Diorama Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, HOME Manchester, Arts Council England, Horizon, Shoreditch Town Hall, Cambridge Junction, MAYK

Originally developed for First Drafts at the Yard Theatre