UNIG / ONLY
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7 PM
UNIG
Welsh: unig
English: alone; lonely; mere; only; sole; solitary.
Being alone and feeling lonely are two quite different things. This is a project about both.
In the latest iteration of the project, which is in development at Volcano in September, we present a special sharing of UNIG in the theatre, hosted by Volcano’s Women’s Group.
Free to attend, with the option to donate if you can – all donations go to the artists. Tea / Coffee / Biscuits / Fruit provided.
We will be wrapping up the first phase of Research & Development with some work-in-progress sharing at Volcano Theatre (Swansea), Citrus Arts (Pontypridd) and Small World Theatre (Cardigan). We’d love to see you there!
Our research time has been spent gossiping (a term originally used to refer to close women friendships without the negative connotations) with womxn* from rural and urban areas in Wales. We have collected stories about female characters in Welsh folklore, and got to know some historical figures who were accused of witchcraft. We’ve been drawing from these sources, as well as the life of our very own, Meg, a single 30-year-old woman living in Pembrokeshire and her alter-ego Spike, a slightly sleazy trash explosion also known as ‘The Bassist Without a Band’ to begin the development of a comedy solo performance that combines dance theatre, aerial hoop and projection.
All performances free of charge but with the option to donate if you can.
*inclusive of trans and non-binary people
Megan Haines: Performer, co-artistic lead
Marianne Tuckman: Director, co-artistic lead
Lily Tiger T-Wells: Filmmaker, co-artistic lead
Ben Duke, Lost Dog: Artistic mentor
Mali the Dog: Performer, cat
Sound design support: Marcelo Daza Schmittner
Supported by Arts Council Wales, CREATE Fund
