Sealskin
Sealskin is an old selkie tale of the sea. Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, they dance freely in the moonlight, a fisherman discovers their secret, a skin is stolen and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow, exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home. The show combines Tmesis’ trademark playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music from acoustic duo Me and Deboe.
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Tmesis Theatre, based in Liverpool; create, develop and share passionate and playful contemporary physical theatre through touring productions, training programmes and their international festival, Physical Fest. We exist to create challenging, inspiring and engaging physical theatre that explores all that it is to be human through stories, themes, strongly devised ensemble work that is expressive and universal.
Since 2003 they have created over 10 productions which have received critical acclaim, have toured nationally and to international festivals (in Zambia, Greece, France, Croatia, Scotland, Ireland & Italy). Wolf Red won the award for best choreography at the United Solo Festival, New York 2016. Run by Artistic Director Elinor Randle (female & LGBTQi led), Tmesis is a diverse ensemble with performers based in UK, from Portugal, Spain, USA, and the north of England, whose cultural diversity and backgrounds influence the work we create.
On Sealskin:
‘An absolutely enchanting piece of theatre… a real beauty’ - ★★★★.5 Arts City Liverpool- Catherine Jones
‘A much-deserved double standing ovation for a piece determined to make you engage and reflect, in what I would best describe as a very moving and emotional experience’ - ★★★★★ Northwestend- Mark Davoren
‘Tmesis is a company that is constantly changing and challenging itself, setting ever higher standards and examining the collective human experience in different ways. This production is something new again and with some unforgettable imagery and storytelling, certainly ranks among its best work’ - Made Up on Stage- Vicky Anderson
