New Beginning
'This is performance art at the highest level... One cannot help but become overwhelmed by the originality and thoughtfulness of this production.'
***** - The New CurrentA 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. Explore the magic of forests, and the devastating effect of climate change. Made with 206 young people who guide us through this constantly evolving powerful experience, New Beginning will challenge perceptions and make us question the impact we have on the natural world … In our beginning is our end …
'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 BiscuitProduction Credits
Director & Designer
David Shearing
Sound Designer & Composer
James Bulley
Text & Dramaturg
Zakiya Mckenzie
Digital Creative
Labmeta
Lighting Designer
Joshua Gadsby
Guide Voice
Michelle Newell
LX Programmer
Sam Waddington
Video Programmer
Abu Mensah
Graphic Design
Rabbit Hole
Production Manager
Lars Davison
Stage Manager
Zeena Avari
Design Assistant
Peiyao Wang
Little Ilford School Partner Lead
Sally Probert
Young People's Director
James Watson
Executive Producer
Mathew Russell
Young People's Producer
Lotte Sartain
Young People's Assistant
James Dolan
Technical Assistant
Nicolas Davis
Little Ilford School
Abdul Ben Bralrim
Little Ilford School
Lauren Clarke
Little Ilford School
Ladi Oloyede
Press and PR
Storytelling PR
Carpenter
Joe Douglas
Carpenter
Chris O'Driscoll
Head of Production (QTH)
Christine Piper
Company Stage Manager (QTH)
Lauren Harvey-Dempster
Costume Supervisor (QTH)
Nicola Thomas
Acting Technical Manager (QTH)
Daniel Haynes
Head of Lighting (QTH)
Stephen Pemble
Head of Sound (QTH)
Michael Bennett
Technician (QTH)
Charlotte Philpot
Images
Zbigniew Kotkiewicz
