A thrill ride of circus, street and theatre performance, re-creating the exciting, edgy and voyeuristic world of London’s Soho.
Created by Rock’n’Roll global power house Stufish, SOHO opens at The Peacock Theatre, London on Saturday 6th May. Soho‘s seriously crazy and multi talented international cast tell the fast-paced story of a young man’s walk on the wild side, as the colourful characters he meets reveal an unexpected and darkly fantastical world, where glamour and sleaze rub shoulders.
SOHO celebrates every inch of the magical square mile, with state-of-the-art multi-layered projections and visuals: from China Town, Gay Pride, the Underground, Bar Italia and Theatreland to Madame Jo Jo’s, models’ doorbells, strip clubs, bars and its vibrant streets and dark alleys.
SOHO has an iconic soundtrack spanning the generations – Love & Peace, Disco, Punk, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Indie and more.
Each with their own creative disciplines, the hugely original ensemble cast includes: Anton Simpson-Tidy (Martial Artist), Kayla Lomas-Kirton (Hip Hop Dancer), Daniel Ash (Drag Ariel Tissue), Peter Freeman & Loric Fouchereau (Hand to Hand acrobats), Alessio Motta (Chinese Poles), Charlee DeBolla (Aerial Straps), Rebecca Rennison (Dance Trapeze), Camille Tremblay (Handstand), Leah Wolff (Hoop), Xander Taylor & Mélanie Dupuis (Doubles Trapeze).
The name Stufish, renowned worldwide for their creative and cutting edge entertainment architecture, now bring their extraordinary production values to SOHO. Stufish design arena productions for: Lady Gaga, Madonna, Queen, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams and shows including: Jesus Christ Superstar, Bear Grylls Endeavour, Monty Python Live (Mostly), Dragon Quest (Japan). Stufish create stunning visual performances with their innovative application of technical arts, and their talents now present the world premiere of SOHO.
Creative team includes: director – Abigail Yeates, creative producer – Chris Hynes, choreographer – Eleni Edipidi, lighting designer – Richard Godin, original music – Peter Coyte, costume design – Abby Grewcock: working in association with The National Centre For Circus Arts.
SOHO – It’s not just a place, it’s a state of mind….
It’s been 5 years. Vic’s moved on. Charlie’s a medical mystery. And nothing’s making sense. Held together by their past, torn apart by their present and unsure if there even is a future. Their explosive encounter makes them question everything they know and ask why they can’t break free of the threads that bind them together.
David Lane’s thrilling two-hander explores love, loss and what happens when life goes on, but you can’t. David Lane is an award-nominated British playwright and published dramaturg. He has written numerous plays for young companies, adults and professional touring including work for Half Moon, Proteus, Kilter Theatre, Travelling Light, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Chichester Festival Theatre, British School of Beijing, Salisbury Playhouse, Cheltenham Everyman and the egg.
Pamela Schermann has directed numerous shows in London and abroad, most recently the opera Mozart & Salieri (Arcola Theatre), Veils (The Theatre Room), Iphigenia in Tauris (Rose Playhouse) and Othello, which toured to New York City following a successful run at the Rose Playhouse in 2015.
The cast includes Samuel Lawrence, who recently appeared in 55 Days (Hampstead Theatre), Victory (Theatre503) and King John (Theatre Royal Bath).
Time Zone Theatre and Arteria Theatre are proud to present the stunning, surreal and poignant Threads at the Hope Theatre for a 3 week run in April 2017.
