HIGHLY SPRUNG: URBAN ASTRONAUT
Sat 06 November, 1pm & 3pm
Duration: 30 mins
Urban Astronaut provides a glimpse of a future that might be… where problems surrounding air pollution have grown to crisis point. Is there any way back? What can the Urban Astronaut learn from audiences now that might change his future?
Combining stunning design, unseen before aerial performance (using a unique travelling flying machine that suspends the performer 20ft in the air) with simple story telling and moving dance performance, Urban Astronaut travels through towns and cities searching for a solution to the environmental disaster that is present in our near future.
The answer is found in a simple encounter with a young girl who provides the one thing the astronaut has lost… hope.
A bold new direction in physical theatre choreographed around a bespoke structure, intriguing, enchanting and thought-provoking, Highly Sprung once again take on a global issue with a narrative that makes it at once personal and motivating.
About the company
Taking theatre beyond words, and creating award-winning outdoor and indoor performances, Highly Sprung tell stories inspired by humanity, science and the complex world around us through movement, gesture and dance.
Every piece they make is inspired and devised by our young people, together with their core team of artists and writers. They have even developed the UK’s first Physical Theatre Fellowship programme for emerging artists!
Whilst restrictions are being lifted for outdoor performances and installations we still want to keep everyone safe and avoid large, closely packed crowds.
This event will be a performance at fixed times. We will be laying out very limited audience seating and will put out indicators for groups to social distance. Our Stewards will be moving through the audience asking you to give each other plenty of space.
Staff will be wearing masks or visors and be regularly sanitizing their hands. We ask that you follow their instructions closely and, if asked, make space or give way for others.
We ask that nobody approach the stage too closely or any of our fenced off staff areas. We've carefully sanitised these for the protection of all and are keeping access as low as possible during the day.
We ask everyone to be patient and not clump up as they make their way on or off the square.
Whilst the event is in the open air we do still encourage people to wear face covers whilst watching the performance, especially during peak time when large numbers are likely to gather.
We ask that audiences respect social distancing guidelines and maintain at least 1m distance from fellow audience members outside their bubble or household. Please remember that it is not always clear who is most vulnerable.