Obstacle - Jacksons lane Theatre

2nd July 2011 

 

               

 

------- Noun - obstacle(s) Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress - Synonyms: Obstacle, obstruction, hindrance, impediment refer to something that interferes with or prevents action or progress. An obstacle is something, material or nonmaterial, that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress

 

A show set to a music soundtrack featuring juggling and manipulation accompanied by trick cycling and cloud swinging.

Elusive, maddeningly just out of reach, sometimes far, sometimes an inch away; this is the story of the unrelenting juggler and her enduring quest to claim the white ball. Watch her battle through obstacles, diversions and a shifting array of objects and signs to reach the desired object. Prepare to be swept away by this thrilling visual spectacular.

Performers: Jon Udry - juggling, Frederike Gerstner - juggling, Arron Sparks - juggling, Alice Allart - trick cycling + slack rope, Aurelie Bernard - static cloud

Joanna Quail - electric cello, Anne Lovett - piano