PRESENTED BY TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISTOL OLD VIC, TRINITY CENTRE AND THE WARDROBE THEATRE, AS PART OF THE CONNECTING THE DOTS INITIATIVE.
Prototype, our festival of early ideas, brings you a varied programme of innovative and courageous new performances by South West artists. Experience the unfolding of the creative process, and connect with performers as they unleash their newest ideas.
There will be four or five short performances each night, each one lasting 5-20 minutes.
Prototype aims to spark inspiring conversations and connections. So please stay after the performances and discuss what you’ve seen at our friendly Feedback Cafe.
BOOK TICKETS FOR PROTOTYPE 2022
8 March
(SAY IT) AS IT IS
by Amanda Quartey & Noémie Pinaudeau
This journey through sexual memories mirror past experiences among the audience in the most honest, intimate way.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: the show works with explicit descriptions of sexual experiences, although not in an erotic way
HERE HE STOOD
by Fresh Air Foundations
A powerful spoken word piece that takes you beyond the usual narrative around knife crime.
Age recommendation: PG
THE OWL MAN
by Over the Wall Productions CIC
In a world divided and brutalised by war, two men connect through their passion for art.
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warning: some strong language, the violence of war and captivity, distressing scenes from the Holocaust
MUM(ME)
by Ant Lightfoot
Trauma is messy and so is this show. “mum(me)” is a funny, weird, imperfect and sexy mess.
Age recommendation: 16+
Content warning: trauma, queerness, religion, alcohol, loud music
10 March
your process
by The Governing Institute of Higher Nothing
Feeling stuck? Let us unstick you. We are not a pyramid scheme. Discover what holds you back and unleash your potential.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: some nudity and sexual references
bird skin
by Grace Courtney
Obsession, golden flutes, and a million-dollar feather heist; the true story of Edwin Rist.
Age recommendation: 12+
tink
by Lizzy Connolly & Kat Kleve
Why do women shrink just as they should be growing?
Age recommendation: 12+
A LOOK IN HAIKU
by Blank Out The Verse
A chance glance. A connection. An ignition? Everything or nothing at all?
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: mild swearing
15 March
SUGAR?
by Suspension Theatre
Sugar? opens the door onto untold stories of homelessness … step into someone else’s steel cap boots.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: strong language
THE DEVIL’S WEDDING
by Devilish Theatre
Dare to party with the devil?!
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: strong language
THE DEVASTATED LITTLE BOY
by Nick Fogarty
A performative reflection on the impact of childhood bereavement explored through music, clowning and story-telling.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: includes references to bereavement, grief and loss. Some strong language
Martha Gelhorn’s Desert Island
by Miracle Theatre
The finest war reporter of the Twentieth Century. And she’s got one more story to tell.
Age recommendation: 13+
Charlotte Johnson: My Dad and Other Lies
by Charlotte Johnson
Charlotte Johnson steps out of the shadow of her famous family and makes her stand-up debut.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: strong language
17 March
BUNCH OF CULTS
by Spaff!
Because the apocalypse is coming and unless you pick the right cult, you’re toast!
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warning: contains swearing and comic satanic references
Life is a Stage
by Scarlett Shocks / Thorny Rose Theatre Company
We are all part of the show of life! Lightness of being, music, heartfelt human connection.
All ages welcome
I LOVE me WHEN HE LOVES ME TOO
by Raina Greifer
Funny! Embarrassing! A must-see for anyone who has re-downloaded Hinge a humiliating amount of times!
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warning: discussions of sex and harsh language
THE DARK AGE
by Adam Peck & Caroline Hunt
Britain, 2096. Two sisters, isolated on a remote island, are visited upon by an unwelcome guest.
Age recommendation: 12+
Content warning: some scenes depicting death and suffering
UNLOCKING TOUCH (AUDIO RECORDING)
by May Productions and In-Touch UCL
Travel with Mary through her transformative lockdown-journey to a world of touch imagination, memory and dreams.
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warning: there is an intense scene around pregnancy and childbirth
Please note this performance will be sent out via email to all ticket holders
Prototype is part of a pilot initiative, Connecting the Dots, co-delivered by Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, Trinity Centre and The Wardrobe Theatre, and with input from many others. Connecting the Dots aims to explore how venues can work together to present and cross-promote shows, workshops, meet-ups, residencies and open forums for artists and audiences here in the South West.
Posted on 28 February 2022
