TOURING
GRIEF IS THE THING WITH FEATHERS
Work like this should be seen by the widest possible audience.
- Max Porter
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers reimagines Max Porter’s celebrated novel through an evocative interplay of words and bodies, rendering grief as fully kinetic and alive.
Combining movement, an original score and striking visual design, the production offers an immersive interdisciplinary theatre experience exploring loss, resilience, and the messy realities of grief.
Developed with wellbeing at its core, the work is supported by a dedicated team to ensure audiences can engage with this emotionally complex material in a safe and supported environment.
You can read full details about the show here.
Staging & Scale
The work is typically staged within a 6m x 8m performance area and has been successfully presented across both intimate studio settings and larger-scale environments. It adapts spatially to different venues while retaining its core intimacy and emotional clarity.
Running length: Approx 1hr15
Cast: 5 performers
Status: Tour ready.
Cast & Creative Team
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Direction & Choreography: Helen Calcutt
Producer: Callum Holt
Wellbeing Manager: Olivia Elford
Rehearsal Direction: Ayesha Fazal
Dramaturg: Shelley Eva Haden
Musical compositions: Dominic O'Sulivan, Jobe Baker Sullivan, Barnaby Taylor,
'Temple:' Written and performed by Jean du Voyage, courtesy of Jarring Effects
Musical edits: Anna Russel-Price
Production Manager: Helen Mugridge
Lighting Design: Jason Addison
Set & Costume Design: Emma Williamson
Marketing Management: Julia White
