Friday 23rd February 2024, 7:30PM

Vyte Garriga and Flabbergast Theatre together with Macready Theatre presents
Paper Swans

Paper Swans is a one act play set in a closed park at night.
A security guard on his patrol finds a young woman in a ballet dress sitting on the bench making paper swans. He tries to question her and find out what exactly she is doing and why. That locks them in a continuous never ending loop of having to encounter each other again and again and find out the meaning behind those paper swans. However, each time they meet, there is a slight change in the situation from the one before.

It is a piece drawing on the traditions of absurdist theatre, visual symbolism and the playwright’s personal experience as a woman from a post-Soviet country (Lithuania) coming to the UK. It explores the themes of oppression, freedom of speech, self-discovery and what it means to pursue dreams that one is not allowed to have.

Suitable for 12+, this production contains references to violence, abuse, fake blood 
Running time: 60 mins no interval.
There will be a post-show Q&A at this event where audience members can meet and greet cast members and ask questions. 
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“Such a rich, such a thought-provoking play. Vyte and Daniel were both so terrifyingly brilliant!” –  Nina Romančíková, NDT Broadgate 

“What an achievement- bringing Absurd Theatre into the 21st century with pain, violence and humour. Really impressive.” – Peta Lily, Performer/ Theatremaker

Supported using public funding through Arts Council England.

Director: Simon Gleave
Performers: Daniel Chrisostomou, Vyte Garriga
Composer and Musician: Olivier Van Den Hende
Set Designer: Valentina Turtur
Producer: Flabbergast Theatre
Playwright: Vyte Garriga