Kin - T1576740165As a young child in 1932, Leah embarked on an epic journey from Yemen to Palestine. Ninety years later her grandson imagines the voyage her family made to escape persecution and build a better life. Artistic Director Amit Lahav together with Gecko's extraordinary ensemble of international devising performers presents a provocative story of desperation and compassion. At a time when the re-birth of community and acceptance seem vital to our survival, they bring their own experiences of migration, racism, empathy and home to this poetically intoxicating performance. Prepare to be moved to the core by Gecko's hypnotising beauty, compelling global soundtrack, and unbarred emotion. Look inwards and ask 'Who am I, and where do I belong?'Director Amit Lahav. Design Rhys Jarman. Costume Rhys Jarman. Lighting Chris Swan. Sound Mark Melville. Music Dave Price. Performer Chris Evans. Performer Madeleine Fairminer. Performer Guevara Flores. Performer Saju Hari. Performer Amit Lahav. Performer Wai Shan Vivian Luk. Performer Miguel Hernando Torres Umba. Performer Mario Patron. Performer Kenny Wing Tao Ho. | |
| 12 Jan 24 to 27 Jan 24 | Lyttelton (National Theatre), West End :: V374 listing details L1477392607 |
| 1 Nov 23 to 4 Nov 23 | Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655 listing details L2007815660 |
| 11 Oct 23 to 14 Oct 23 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L01220482087 |
| 4 Oct 23 to 5 Oct 23 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L0445738121 |
| 28 Sep 23 to 29 Sep 23 | Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680 listing details L508274900 |
| 22 Sep 23 to 23 Sep 23 | Storyhouse, Chester :: V1196088186 listing details L277840481 |
The Wedding - T01617626785This extraordinary ensemble of nine international performers guide you through a dystopian world in which we are all brides, wedded to society. This emotionally charged and spectacular performance promises revolution and hope. Seducing audiences with intricate choreography and provocative narratives, The Wedding brings the union between state and individual into question amid a flurry of white dresses.Author Amit Lahav. Design Rhys Jarman. Lighting Joe Hornsby. Sound Jonathan Everett. Music Dave Price. Director Rich Rusk (associate director). Costume Gayle Playford. Producer Rosalind Wynn. Performer Tom Allan (trumpet). Performer Sam Burgess (double bass / bass guitar). Performer Ben Hales (guitar). Performer Frank Moon (oud). Performer Dave Shulman (clarinet). Performer Jon Thomas (bass guitar). Performer Temesgen Zeleke (vocals / krar). Performer Madeleine Fairminer. Performer Vaness Guevara Flores. Performer Saju Hari. Performer Wai Shan Vivian Luk. Performer Mario Patron. Performer Ryen Perkins-Gangnes. Performer Uros Petronijevic. Performer Miguel Hernando Torres Umba. Performer Kenny Wing Tao Ho. | |
| 7 Jun 22 to 11 Jun 22 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L0759328759 |
The Wedding - T0830337163We are all married, bound by a contract. But what are the terms of this relationship and can we talk about divorce? In a blur of wedding dresses and contractual obligations, an extraordinary ensemble guides us through the struggle between love and anger, creation and destruction, community and isolation. We want to believe in our journey but where are we heading? Is it too late to stop, to go back, to fall in love, to start again? Gecko is an internationally acclaimed physical theatre company combining movement, imagery and provocative narratives to create emotionally charged and spectacular performances inspired by the complexity of human nature.Choreographer Amit Lahav. | |
| 13 Oct 21 to 16 Oct 21 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L2130450401 |
| 24 Jan 19 to 26 Jan 19 | Barbican Centre, West End :: V371 listing details L02064212946 |
| 6 Mar 18 to 9 Mar 18 | NST Campus, Southampton :: V776 listing details L74532182 |
| 1 Mar 18 to 3 Mar 18 | Oxford Playhouse, Oxford :: V803 listing details L01808867638 |
| 27 Feb 18 | Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680 listing details L543905390 |
| 21 Feb 18 to 24 Feb 18 | Everyman & Playhouse, Liverpool :: V535 listing details L01558628006 |
| 1 Feb 18 to 3 Feb 18 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L01625041778 |
| 17 Jan 18 to 20 Jan 18 | Bristol Old Vic, Bristol :: V857 listing details L2097805211 |
| 6 Oct 17 to 7 Oct 17 | Hall for Cornwall, Truro :: V1183 listing details L01977005272 |
| 4 May 17 to 6 May 17 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L444446502 |
Institute - T166881802Critically acclaimed physical dance theatre company Gecko return with an intimate, funny and moving exploration of what it means to care. Institute is extremely intimate. An incisive dissection of the way we nurture and care for ourselves and each other. Institute is a Gecko production. Supported by Arts Council England. Co-commissioned by Derby Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich. In association with DanceEast and Northern Stage. Duration: 70mins. Recommended Age: 12+Choreographer Amit Lahav. | |
| 23 Jan 20 to 25 Jan 20 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L01475659727 |
| 18 Mar 16 | The Riverfront, Newport :: V088145899 listing details L01223391927 |
| 13 May 14 to 16 May 14 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L371954107 |
| 7 May 14 to 10 May 14 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01853261619 |
| 1 May 14 to 3 May 14 | Northgate Arts Centre, Ipswich :: V374262553 listing details L0918194171 |
| 2 Apr 14 to 5 Apr 14 | Derby Theatre, Derby :: V1830193620 listing details L01278677057 |
T0142678092Company Gecko. | |
| 3 Oct 17 | Lighthouse (previously known as Poole Arts Centre), Poole :: V910 listing details L01588176134 |
| 12 Sep 17 to 16 Sep 17 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L148615521 |
| 20 Apr 17 to 22 Apr 17 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L991484802 |
| 30 Mar 17 to 1 Apr 17 | Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568 listing details L410161503 |
T0576341542A work-in-progress exploring the ritual of wedding, which will premiere in 2017. | |
| 4 Jun 16 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L311543500 |
