Details for the tour of Fight Face

 

We are available to tour from April  - June 2010.

Location: Ideally the show works best in a studio with an end on seating configuration although there is scope for thrust.

Numbers: The show tours with 2 performers and 4 technicians.

The running time is 1 hour 10 minutes with no interval.

Synopsis: Jenghiz is a kebab shop drudge who dreams of being an action hero. He fancies single mum Helen but his hopeless attempts to woo her are constantly interrupted by a barrage of demanding customers.

The drama unfolds over 24 hours during which Jenghiz is pushed to his limits, until finally, during a slapstick kebab shop fight and arson attack, he cracks and transforms into the hero of his action movie fantasies.

An urban comedy, Fight Face explores the aggression city dwellers feel as a result of the constant barrage of noise, bad food and annoying passersby.

Style: It is a fast paced and physical show with elements of slapstick and charicature but ultimately a very poignant love story in the middle of the most unlikely situation.

Appeal: During the run at the Lyric Hammersmith we received positive feedback from all ages but the show particularly appeals to the 16-25 age group. We have limited the swearing and would recommend the show for a 14+ audience.

Education Work: Sophie and Gemma can provide a variety of education work to accompany the tour including:

Finding your sign-name: A physical workshop exploring gesture and multi character playing

How to make a fight funny: Fight skills and clowning skills combined to create the ultimate slapstick punch up.

Thinking outside the box: A discussion/ workshop based on the ideas and methods for Tin Bath's unique captioning system.

Both practitioners have developed and delivered work for a huge variety of theatres and events including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Soho Theatre, The National and the Young Vic. If you are interested in a particular skill not listed above please get in touch to discuss potential participation projects.

 

For more details about the show, technical information packs and budgets please email tinbaththeatre@gmail.com