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

When Kristine was first given a copy of Shaun Tan’s graphic novel The Arrival she was immediately inspired. Through images alone, we follow a migrant who bids farewell to his family to begin a new life in strange country. Interweaving stories of hope, fear, persecution and new beginnings, Tan creates a surreal and fantastical world of alien creatures, strange encounters and shapeshifting buildings. 

Tamasha and the Circus Space are developing Tan's story into a unique theatre-circus production in time for the 2012 Olympics.
Watch this space for a trailer coming soon... 

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.

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
Costume Supervisors: Sonia Booth, Abigail Kennedy
Director in Residence: Catrin Osbourne
Production Manager: Jon Dix
Photography: Barry Lewis  

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 >