Adapted from Michael Rosen’s award-winning book, Sad Book is a visually inventive, moving story of navigating complex emotions in the midst of everyday life.
★★★★ “A talent to watch” – The Evening Standard
In this personal story of loss, a father explores the disconnection between what we feel, and what we show, and the different ways we deal with sadness. Sad Book makes the personal universal, retelling the story through dance, and animation with original music. Developed by 201 and choreographer Andrea Walker, Sad Book is the third production from this dance company and makes the deeply personal, universal, retelling the story through dance, physical theatre, animation and stunning original music.
Previous press for 201 Dance Company:
“Stand-out Dance of the Summer” – The Guardian
★★★★★ “201 have created a masterpiece of human sensitivity” – EdFringe Review
★★★★★ “Thrilling…Thought provoking” – Edinburgh Culture
★★★★★ “Beautiful…Uplifting” – Voice Mag UK
This production is in partnership with Child Bereavement UK and Hera Partnership. Audiences visiting performances on tour will be able to participate in a programme of post show discussions featuring special guests, accompanying workshops and be supported by a compassionate and trained listener should they experience overwhelming emotions whilst watching the show.
Following the performance on Friday 28th March, join 201 Dance Company and special invited guests to discuss the making of SAD BOOK, the unique relationship between written text and movement, plus the power of creativity in managing challenging emotions like grief, in everyday life.
Tickets £19.50 / £17.50 Concessions (Over 60’s, Under 16’s & Students)
Watch the official trailer:
