Je suis dead
This is the company's second piece in a proposed trilogy about identity and the invisible ties that bind us. It is conceived and directed by Fool's Proof Theatre in collaboration with Gey Pin Ang, (formerly of the Workcentre of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards in Italy) and Linda Kerr Scott (formerly of Complicite).
Fool's Proof Theatre combine absurd humour and a compelling fragmented narrative with strong visual and highly physical theatre.
Emily is weird, Helen is boring and James is an arse. Three lonely people have just survived a train crash and reality is folding in on them. In their vulnerable post crash state unknown parts of themselves manifest as strange characters from the past each with their own story to tell. Je Suis Dead is a show about the past within the present, about still being alive although already dead and being more alive whilst living.
Je Suis Dead first toured in Spring 2009, in the UK and then to California, USA, which included a sell out success at the Fury Factory Festival in San Francisco. Their first piece, The Eagle Has Landed, has recently won the Baltimore City Paper award for best touring show 2009.
"… a highly original concept, passionately developed. The play is thoughtful, provocative, demanding and funny."
-Total Theatre
"I would recommend it to one and all for a fabulous evening of self-reflective physical theatre."
- Theatre in Wales
"I would recommend it to one and all for a fabulous evening of self-reflective physical theatre. Perhaps like me you'll leave the theatre wondering "Where exactly am I going? And has someone been here before me?" Next time Fool's Proof come to town make sure you book your ticket!"
Timothy J Howe (Theatre in Wales)
| Conceived and directed by | Fool's Proof Theatre in collaboration with Gey Pin Ang and Linda Kerr Scott |
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| Performed by | Ben Phillips |
| Britt Jürgensen | |
| Mary Pearson | |
| Original Music Score | Barry Han |
| Costume and Set Design | Magali Nuesch |
| Lighting Design | Mary Cummings |
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