New Beginning
A collective breath for our future planet“This is performance art at the highest level. One cannot help but become overwhelmed by the originality and thoughtfulness of this production.”The New Current
A collective breath for our future planet
New Beginning is a one of a kind 60-minute performance, using stunning projections, a newly composed score and soundscape, poetic text and natural materials to immerse audiences in our future planet.
Exploring the magic of forests and the devastating effect of climate change, it premiered at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in August 2023 for eight performances.
In May 2025 the production will be restaged at Les Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg for four performances, as part of the Focus Adolescence Generations season.
“This innovative production goes a significant way in contributing to evolving definitions of what we mean by theatre”Havering Daily
“Shearing's soul-stirring masterwork is intimate & epic. Invoking awe & urgency, it's a timely reflection on our impact on Earth”Fringe Biscuit
Production Credits
Director & Designer
David Shearing
Executive Producer
Mathew Russell
Sound
James Bulley
Text
Zakiya McKenzie
Light
Joshua Gadsby
Digital
Lab-Meta
Video Documentation
Studio Goodluck
Design Assistant
Peiyao Wang
Young People's Assistant
James Dolan
Photography
Zbigniew Kotkiewicz
Supporting Partners
