Institute of Contemporary Arts

BlackSKYwhite: Astronomy for Insects

"I haven't a clue what Astronomy For Insects is about but it's a blast." Daily Telegraph

"A show which illuminates the term 'total theatre': the costumes, lighting, music and movement blend so seamlessly into a language we all recognise in our deepest emotions and most profound fears." British Theatre Guide

Directed by Dimitry Aryupin

As strange and surreal as its title suggests, Astronomy For Insects is an unnerving dance macabre from a country in the throes of change. It's the free-fall logic of dreams and nightmares, a sci-fi world of ominous, outlandishly costumed characters, giant columns of light, and thrumming sound that sends shivers up your spine.

BlackSKYwhite's performances are always magical sights, an alarming clash of beauty and terror. They tell no story, reveal no plot, they reflect reality through distorting mirrors, travelling the thin line between our outer and inner worlds. The company's previous production, The USSR Was Here, won the Critics' Prize at the 2001 Mimos Festival.

London premiere
70 mins / no interval
Latecomers will  not be admitted.  

After-show discussion: Mon 21 Jan

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For sold out performances, please call the Box Office to enquire about returns on 020 7930 3647.

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