Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) will present two exciting and ground-breaking theatre productions this November at the Everyman.
The London-based theatre – renowned for its development of new artists – brings two very different shows, as The Paper Cinema’s Macbeth visits from 6th-8th November and BAC’s Beatbox Academy present Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster on 8th and 9th November.
The Paper Cinema conjures a vividly original version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, as intricate ink and pen illustrations, cut out of cereal packets and pizza boxes, become over 400 individual puppets of characters and stunning landscapes. These are masterfully manipulated by three puppeteers in front of video cameras and projected in real-time to create a silent film, before the audience’s eyes.
The visual performance is accompanied by a pair of exceptional musicians who create an undulating and rhythmic score using over a dozen instruments and creating cunning Foley tricks add to the atmosphere.
Following on the heels of Macbeth is the BAC Beatbox Academy’s thrilling production of Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster.
As part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, the BAC Beatbox Academy will use beatbox, song, soundscape and battles to create politically-charged gig-theatre production. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s original tale of power and persecution, Frankenstein explores the idea of what makes a modern monster.
Featuring some of the U.K.’s best beatboxing talents, BAC Beatbox Academy is Battersea Arts Centre’s home-grown young collective. They have performed all over the country from Latitude Festival to The Royal Festival Hall and have appeared on Gareth Malone’s The Choir. Current members are ranked within the top 10 beat boxers in the U.K.
Tickets are still available for both The Paper Cinema’s Macbeth (6th-8th November) and BAC Beatbox Academy’s Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster (9th & 10th November). For more information on performances, or to book tickets, visit www.everymanplayhouse.com/whats-on or call 0151 709 4776.