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.
Additional funding from Arts Council England North West.