Last Rites
Last Rites combines exciting physical, non-verbal storytelling with dynamic projection and an immersive soundtrack that can be felt and heard. Told through a Deaf man’s unique perspective, this show tells the passionate and poignant story of a complex relationship cut short.
Travelling from the UK to India, Arjun needs to carry out his father’s funeral rites. But how can he perform an ancient Hindu practice that was never passed on? In life, his father wouldn’t learn sign language, but in death Arjun needs to find a way to say goodbye. He creates his own intimate, final ceremony that brings to life a rich tapestry of shared memories.
Internationally acclaimed theatre makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann collaborate for the first time in multi-award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum’s (Translunar Paradise ★★★★★ The Observer, Light ★★★★★ The Times) moving new performance celebrating the transformative power of grief and parenthood.
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to D/deaf and hearing audiences. The performance also includes a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
Artwork by Martha Hegarty with photos by Mihaela Bodlovic and Camilla Greenwell
*Discount applies to ‘Standard’, ‘Standard with Babe In Arms’ and ‘18 and Under’ ticket types only (not ‘Open Concession’ or ‘Pay It Forward’
Last Rites is made possible through funding from Arts Council England and Bristol City Council and co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Derby Theatre and Corn Exchange Newbury. This production is supported by Paul and Joanna Pearson.
Tremendous
The Guardian
A mighty theatrical lyricism
The Scotsman
A triumph... as real, raw and beautiful as it gets
The Reviews Hub
BSL INTRO
Behind the Scenes: A Documentary Short
Utterly exceptional
Everything Theatre
Stunning performance
All Edinburgh Theatre
Devised theatre at its finest
Salterton Arts Review
Truly captivating
North West End UK
Extraordinary physicality, projection and soundscape
A Youngish Perspective
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Photos: Mihaela Bodlovic
