SAFE
2010, London
Written by: Pete Lawson
Directed by: Arti Prashar
Designed by: Rajha Shakiry
Performed by Spare Tyre's Company of Artists aged 60+
But wait. Was this a performance, or a hazard?
How far should we go to eliminate risk? The cross departmental Tsar insists on box-ticking, risk-assessing and safe-guarding, desperately trying to create a 'safe' environment. What must we sacrifice? The voices of those we are trying to protect?
A satirical piece of theatre that was at once affecting, exasperating and hilarious.
SAFE with tour to London venues between 12 October - 4 November.
Performed in May 2010 to sell-out audiences at the Wandsworth Arts Festival, SAFE followed a theatre group as they staged a play. Or at least attempted to. An interruption from a health and safety officer began the demise of the performance, leading to an absurd and comical spiral for both actors and audience.
'It takes you back to reality in a surreal way' - SAFE audience member.
There was a Q&A session after each performance with the cast.
