The Arrival

Co-created by Kristine Landon-Smith and Sita Brahmachari
Inspired by the graphic novel by Shaun Tan
Directed by Kristine Landon -Smith; Scripted by Sita Brahmachari 

A Tamasha and Circus Space collaboration

The Arrival is a theatre circus show based on Oscar winner Shaun Tan's graphic novel of the same name, which tells the story of a man who leaves everything behind; family, home, language, work and status. Equipped only with the objects he can carry in his suitcase, his intelligence and imagination, he must constantly re-invent himself. This age-old tale of migration is explored through the poetics of image, multi-lingual narrative, music, choreography and circus arts.

Following a period of research and development a second year circus arts student showcases of The Arrival was performed at Circus Space. Click here to see the highlights video›

Get a sneak preview this April...

The Arrival at Alchemy Festival, Southbank Centre: 

Get a special preview of the show, as it will be rehearsed in situ with extracts performed at the times below.

20 – 22 April 2012
Level 2 foyers at Royal Festival Hall (Next to The Clore Ballroom)
Fri 20 & Sat 21: 4pm (note change from 3.30pm), 6pm & 10pm
Sun 22: 4pm (note change from 3.30pm), 5pm & 10pm
30 min
FREE

For further information visit the Southbank Centre website ›  
For information on how to be a TDA observer for the week click here›

Alchemy 2012 team:
Director and Choreography: Kristine Landon-Smith
Choreography: Freddie Opoku-addaie
Advisor for Circus: Glen Stewart
Circus artists: Antoni Ambroziewicz, Augusts Dakteris, Giselle Edwards, Sam Hague, Antonio Harris, Nektarios Papadopoulos, Ana Perez de Manuel
Actors: Charlie Folorunsho, Shalini Peiris, Tuyen Do, Anna Ngyuen, .
Designer: Adam Wiltshire
Composer: Felix Cross    
Sound Designer: Mike Furness
Contributing Sound Artist: Rita Ray

Student performances at Circus Space, 6 - 9 July 2011
These student shows formed part of the ongoing research and development of a full production and is an opportunity for Kristine and her creative team to explore the wealth of possibilities in combining circus arts, theatre, narrative and text. 
Read the blogs from our TDA observers here.
Click here for a rehearsal video›

Student showcase 2011 team:
Circus artists: Antek Ambroziewicz, Kat Barrass, Gemma Creasey, Augusts Dakteris, Gareth Eardley, Douglas Edwards, Jonathan Finch, Billy George, Antonio Harris, Holly Johnstone, Judith Leonardon, Niamh O’Reilly, Kate Parry, Ana Pérez De Manuel, Ellen Richardson-Hill, Estelle Roux, Marcos Tajadura, Lisa Van Eeden.
Actors: Okezie Morro, Shalini Peiris

Designer: Adam Wiltshire   |   Composer: Felix Cross     
Sound Designer: Mike Furness   |   Sound Artist: Rita Ray  
Projection Designer: Barry Lewis   |   Lighting Designer: Andy Purves
Image Consultant: Gerry Pilgrim   |   Photography: Barry Lewis 
Costume Supervisors: Sonia Booth, Abigail Kennedy
Director in Residence: Catrin Osbourne   |   Production Manager: Jon Dix
 

Artist Commissions ›

Two artists have been commissioned to create standalone pieces which add layers of material and interpretation to the show in development. More ›

Workshop ›

In May 2010, the creative team and circus graduates came together at Circus Space for a second week-long workshop. Gallery ›

Circus Training ›

In July 2010, Tamasha collaborated with Nitro, Upswing and Circus Space to run a two-week course for BAME performers wanting to try their hand at circus and aerial work. More ›