An idle passing fancy is transformed into a 30-minute show featuring bold imagery, original music, vivid sound and ever-surprising twists and turns.
A glimpse into what goes on inside a head; wishful thinking battles it out with mental blocks and twisted logic.
Brain Wave is an outdoor theatre show, performed twice a day, that is suitable for all ages. It features live action with mechanical, inflatable, musical and puppet interventions.

“Astonishing … full of dreams and longings.”
Joyce MacMillan (The Scotsman)

“I am always so pleased with your imagination, pace and execution – you set a high standard.”
Angus MacKechnie (Watch This Space Festival – National Theatre, London)

“Lovely, we loved the dreaminess of it all.”
Nicky Street (Fool’s Paradise)

“Best this last night was the always imaginative Whalley Range All Stars.”
XTrax Festival audience member

“Thank you so much for your brilliant performances.”
Tina Speed (Greenwich & Docklands International Festival)


 

Credits

Overall Design and Conception
Sue Auty and Edward Taylor

Devised and Performed by
Sue Auty, Peter Finegan and Edward Taylor

Head and Shed Construction
Bryan Tweddle

Music by
Clive Bell

Guitar
Richard Bolton

Dulcimer
Max Hallett

Sound Design
Matt Wand

Additional Making
Sue Auty and Edward Taylor


Commissioned by Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF).
Initial project development through a commission, Thoughts of the Head Gardener, by Alnwick Gardens.

100px-Arts_Council_LogoAdditional funding from Arts Council England North West.