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Jack Lowe (Artistic Director and CEO, curious directive) Creators/ Artists: Jack Lowe (Director and Technical Dramaturg); Amelia Jane Hankin (Set and Costume); Kieran Lucas (Sound); Theo Whitworth (Composition)
curious directive presents the follow up ‘sister project’ to their groundbreaking VR-hybrid FROGMAN, seen in 11 countries 2018-2020. Gastronomic is a 7-course tasting menu set on board a long-haul flight to London. Gastronomic fuses narrative storytelling with the sensory experience of eating, & with a trademark synthesis of digital tech (AR) this emotionally-charged play explores the connecting power of food. Created with five top-class restaurants & with a travelling team of chefs, the quality of the food is paramount. ‘Witty & thoughtful...subtle & skilful...ultra-high concept’ ★★★★ - Time Out London. Once in residence the touring company can deliver interactive workshops & Masterclasses.
75 minutes (no intermission)
3
October 2019
Shoreditch Town Hall, London
$27,000-$32,000 USD per week. 50 covers per show (maximum 2 shows per day, 100 per day). Food costs covered by touring company. Minimum 3-week engagement + international travel, VISAs, sea freight, accommodation & suitable technical support as per the rider. The 13-member touring company includes 3 x Actors, 2 x Chefs, 5 x Stage Mangers, 1 x Production Manager, 1 x Producer/Director & 1 x Sound Associate. A black-box is best. Technical support includes: venue must have access to a kitchen on-site, 3 x local Stage managers who learn the show-route and rotate with UK SMs & 2 x ASMs for production support, 1 x local chef to help with mis-en-place and ingredients sourcing. A larger local technical team for 3 day-install. Otherwise, touring party is self-sufficient.
Regional national premieres. International festivals/venue partners. Interested in country/region specific representation.
