July 30-31, 2024
7pm
The Unicorn In Captivity
Vertebra Theatre
As F and M’s relationship deepens, M discovers F has been keeping a secret, driving him into an obsessive exploration.
F, a fine art student in her final year, meets M, a photographer, at the peak of his career. Over the years, M has gained considerable acclaim within the art industry as a result of his impetus - a deep fascination with his mother's death. As their relationship deepens, M discovers F has been keeping a secret that drives him into an obsessive exploration.
The narrative unfolds as a poignant portrayal of coerced vulnerability amidst chronic illness, where individuals find themselves susceptible to the manipulation of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Symbolically, it reflects the pervasive patriarchal influence within the medical industry. The play confronts issues ranging from the cyclical mistreatment of women’s bodies to the societal taboos surrounding death and illness.
In a concerted effort to raise awareness and foster understanding, we have partnered with Voices for Epilepsy and The National Brain Appeal. Together, we aim to empower our audience with resources and educational support, shedding light on epilepsy and a spectrum of neurological conditions.
July 30, 7pm
July 31, 7pm
Part of the Camden Fringe Festival
ABOUT
Vertebra Theatre, founded in 2012 by the Artistic Director Mayra Stergiou, is an Award Winning Female and Queer led Ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds and artistic disciplines with passion for creating contemporary Physical and Visual Theatre deeply rooted in Experimentation.
With a taste of the Absurd, the Surreal and Visual Storytelling we seek to explore the interplay between the dynamics of life, imagination, myths and science creating original and socially informed embodied writing for stage and film.
Placing the live Body & Scenography in the core of our practice and research, we strive to create artistic work that stretches the boundaries and constantly shifting, shaping and nagotiating spaces between Physical Theatre, Dance, Puppetry, Opera and the Visual Arts.
Writer: Angelika May
Director: Mayra Stergiou
In Association with Vertebra Theatre
Set Designer: Eliza Podesta
Lighting Designer: Venus Raven
Sound Designer: Jack Hoban
Intimacy Coordination: Stella Moss
Photography: Anya Rose
Producer: Angelika May
Epilepsy Consultant: Simon Privett
Arts in Health Consultant: Mayra Stergiou
CAST
M: Charlie Collinson
F: Angelika May
DR: Nick Morrison Baker
Neurophysiologist: Patrick McHugh
Interviewer: Jack Tivey
USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
75 minutes
Performance times
7pm
Ticket prices
£12, £10 (concessions)
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Content Warnings: strong language, nudity, themes around death, themes around assisted suicide, ableism, medical scenes, drug use, scenes of violence.
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
