BRIGHTON FRINGE
Sun 10 May 7:30pm ( + Q&A)
Sun 17 May 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Sun 24 May 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Wed 27 May 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Psychedelight presents - Unforgettable: An Alzheimer's Cabaret!
A co-creation between Tamara Astor, an actor-singer and clown trained at Gaulier, and Sophie Besse - PSYCHEdelight's Artistic Director - a theatre director specialised in bringing life stories to the stage through clowning and visual poetry.
In this one woman show, our chanteuse carries a tragic tale; too much to keep under her top hat... Feathers and sequins assemble - tonight's the night!
TRAILER
WORK IN PROGRESS SHOW
Welcome to our Care Home Cabaret! Jane, the senior carer and MC, is here to care for you. Fret not, any issue, Jane has a tissue! Behind the lace curtains, one woman is sitting with her tale of Familial Alzheimer’s Disease and the 50/50 risk it might touch her soon.
A cast of improbable companions come to the rescue, each carrying their bits of the story. Mischief sparkles, a diva wails operatically, props are misplaced, Lady Vivienne causes chaos and will Sarah seize the spotlight? The horse tries to make sense of it all... our shimmering chanteuse invites you to join the club - Dead Dads’ Jazz Club - for a night on the town with our dead loved ones.
An unforgettable soirée, even if she might forget it!
'So personal and universal at the same time. So rich and beautiful with the songs, the mask, the clowning and everything. It was fantastic!'
'Your different characters are so brilliant and to see you transform is such a delight to watch. I loved seeing your comic characters mixed in with punchy moments, it felt very special.'
'The cabaret aspect of it is fantastic. I loved the songs and going through the story of it whilst you were singing.'
'The mask work was absolutely fantastic. Can't believe you sang in that position!'
'I loved that you played with us as well. Loved the tonal shifts. As an audience you are not just sitting there, you are part of a wild journey and that is amazing!'
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'So moving & beautiful. I lost my dad as well and being able to laugh & cry at the same time is a fantastic feeling. Thank you.'
'It was brilliant. I laughed and I wept. I actually wish I'd taken advantage of the tissues moment.'
'Such a wonderful way to share that feeling and fear of death. It's so important to laugh at it as well otherwise you'll have a mental breakdown. Really cathartic!'
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'Very moving, very honest, I really appreciated how you took us all along on your journey. just wonderful.'
CREATIVE TEAM
A show devised by
Tamara Astor (performer)
and Sophie Besse (director)
Set & lights design: Andrew Brock
Costumes design: Emma Powell
Music composition: James Pearson
Lyricists: James Pearson & Tamara Astor