Sandman
Sandman is a visceral and compelling contemporary reimagining of E.T.A. Hoffmann's gothic story 'The Sandman' for a solo performer, fusing high energy storytelling, expressive physicality and puppetry to immerse its audience in a thrilling nightmare world. The project is a collaboration with playwright/director Mike Carter and features design by spatial designer Dawn Hesketh-Joslin.
When Nathaniel, a student, is visited by a mysterious dread figure from the past and falls in love with a woman who isn’t all she seems, nobody can prevent his life from spiralling out of control. Haunted by long forgotten childhood memories, Nathaniel is convinced that the Sandman is back to take his eyes and destroy his life…
A show about childhood fears, growing up and losing one's grip on reality.
When Nathaniel, a student, is visited by a mysterious dread figure from the past and falls in love with a woman who isn’t all she seems, nobody can prevent his life from spiralling out of control. Haunted by long forgotten childhood memories, Nathaniel is convinced that the Sandman is back to take his eyes and destroy his life…
A show about childhood fears, growing up and losing one's grip on reality.
Performed by Adie Mueller
Writing and Direction: Mike Carter
Set and Costume Design: Dawn Hesketh-Joslin
Lighting Design: Charlie Mowforth / Mike Carter
Puppetry Coach: Phill Dazliel
Make Up: Alison K. Mua
Creative Mentor: Amanda Price
With special thanks to The Place Theatre, Bedford, for their generous support in the making of this work. Thanks also to Peader Kirk for advising us on physical approaches to character.
Writing and Direction: Mike Carter
Set and Costume Design: Dawn Hesketh-Joslin
Lighting Design: Charlie Mowforth / Mike Carter
Puppetry Coach: Phill Dazliel
Make Up: Alison K. Mua
Creative Mentor: Amanda Price
With special thanks to The Place Theatre, Bedford, for their generous support in the making of this work. Thanks also to Peader Kirk for advising us on physical approaches to character.
Previous Performances
Performances:
22 February 2018, Cornerstone, Didcot
17-28 August 2017, ZOO Venues, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
11 March 2017, The Seagull, Lowestoft
4 February 2017, The Place, Bedford
1 February 2017, The Cast, Doncaster, Second Space
24 July 2016, Troopfest at Cambridge Junction (extract).
13 to 18 October 2015, London Horror Festival, Etcetera Theatre
24 to 27 August 2015, Camden Fringe, Etcetera Theatre, London
25 July 2015, Bedfringe, Studio at the Quarry Theatre, Bedford
24 March 2015, The Place, Bedford
Work in progress/scratch performances:
2 February 2015, Thrust's More Storm, Ravensfield Theatre, London
8 April 2014, Scratch 'n Pitch, Hat Factory, Luton
18 March, 2014, Theatre Scratch Night, Arts at the Old Fire Station, Oxford
13 March 2014, Stagewrite, The Place, Bedford
22 February 2018, Cornerstone, Didcot
17-28 August 2017, ZOO Venues, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
11 March 2017, The Seagull, Lowestoft
4 February 2017, The Place, Bedford
1 February 2017, The Cast, Doncaster, Second Space
24 July 2016, Troopfest at Cambridge Junction (extract).
13 to 18 October 2015, London Horror Festival, Etcetera Theatre
24 to 27 August 2015, Camden Fringe, Etcetera Theatre, London
25 July 2015, Bedfringe, Studio at the Quarry Theatre, Bedford
24 March 2015, The Place, Bedford
Work in progress/scratch performances:
2 February 2015, Thrust's More Storm, Ravensfield Theatre, London
8 April 2014, Scratch 'n Pitch, Hat Factory, Luton
18 March, 2014, Theatre Scratch Night, Arts at the Old Fire Station, Oxford
13 March 2014, Stagewrite, The Place, Bedford
