Inspired by Max Frisch’s timely play ‘The Arsonists’, and directed and choreographed by Olivier Award nominated choreographer Hannes Langolf, HOW ABOUT NOW is a fast-paced and thought-provoking exploration of vulnerability, self-awareness, and the nuances of truth and perception.
Performed entirely in a sealed glass box, it depicts a world where trust is fragile, and the smallest spark can set ablaze everything you’ve built.
With an original script by Andrew Muir, a haunting sound score composed by Jethro Cooke, set and costume by Loren Elstein and lighting by Joe Hornsby, HOW ABOUT NOW combines spoken word and dance in this poetic yet visceral stage production.
Credits:
Concept and Direction Hannes Langolf
Choreography Hannes Langolf with Ermira Goro and Ed Mitchell
Creative Associate Ermira Goro
Writer Andrew Muir
Set and Costume Design Loren Elstein
Sound Design and Composition Jethro Cooke
Lighting Design Joe Hornsby
Performed by Hannes Langolf and Ed Mitchell
Production Manager Ryan Funnell
Deputy Stage Manager Chloe Astleford
Technical Stage Manager Jake Hughes
Supported by Arts Council England and the Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation
With kind support by Jeff Garner
R&D commissioned by The Place
Production Moonwalking Bear Productions
Coproduction Emilia Romagna Teatro ERT / Teatro Nazionale
For Moonwalking Bear Productions
Artistic Director Hannes Langolf
Producer Louise Eltringham
Development and Engagement Associate Jenna Lambie Ridgway
Company Teachers:
Laure Bachelot, Baptiste Bourgougnon, Tina Afiyan Breiova, Ching-Ying Chien, Beth Edwards, Liam Francis, Hannes Langolf, Yen-Ching Lin, Christina May, Ed Mitchell, Hannah Rudd, Jeannie Steele
R&D contributors:
Charles Antoni, Alessio Bagiardi, Sam Coren, Sonya Cullingford, Kath Duggan, Chris Evans, Valentina Formenti, Joel Mesa Gutiérrez, Yen-Ching Lin, Ed Mitchell, Louis Partridge, Marta Rak, Lewis Walker
With thanks to:
Tamsin Ace, Wendy Houstoun, Mitch James, Rike & Lendschi Langolf, Conor Marren, Liz Mischler, Lloyd Newson, Tom Pattullo, Nancy Rossi, London College of Fashion, Artsadmin
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Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning Poster Design: FEAST Creative
SUPPORTED BY
R&D
commissioned
by The Place
Made with financial support as part of DV8 Physical Theatre's Legacy Commissions
