THE EYE OF THE HARE

Autobiographical performance about family continuity, storytelling, and dexterity

We worked with documentary film editor, Pip Heywood (AKA Barney and Lucy’s Dad) to bring his book, of the same name, to the stage.

Pip explores the threads of continuity in his family, a serious accident, and the act of story telling itself. By juxtaposing broad themes like his love of landscape with intimate details such as the feel of his mum’s silk dress, Pip weaves together a story that relates to all of us.

Working with a 16mm film editor’s pic-synch and a live camera feed projected on stage, he guides the audience through the processes of editing. As he cuts and splices, the multi-layered story of his life unfolds through personal archives, paintings and poetry.

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Support

The Tobacco Factory Theatre, Bristol Old Vic

Dates

2012 - 2013

Collaborators

Pip Heywood - writer/performer

Links

http://www.pipheywood.com

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