The Writer’s Mark our delighted to announce that they will be performing ‘Perturbation’ at Edinburgh for one show only at Teatro Fisico (a new and exciting venue dedicated to physical theatre) – as invited guests for the festival – Monday 17th August 4pm.
See details below to book your tickets with more information about the show.
What began as three short performances for The Adelaide Salon Gala at The Royal Pavilion in May this year, has now evolved into a one hour show that was first performed Sunday 19th July at The Regency Town House. The response was overwhelming, with so many people wanting to find ot more about Sheila Legge.
“I am delighted to be raising awareness of Sheila’s life and through the realms of an authentic approach that marries research, surrealism and physical theatre. We will bring Edinburgh a show to remember.”
Natasha Higdon
Synopsis
What ever happened to Sheila Legge?
Coming straight from the Adelaide Salon Gala at The Royal Pavilion – Brighton, The Writer’s Mark presents – Perturbation – a physical theatre performance that pays homage to Sheila Legge (1911-1949) – a writer and performance Artist who is known for her involvement within the Surrealist Movement. This performance is inspired by key events in Sheila Legge’s life.
“There is currently very little information surrounding Shelia Legge in the public domain – what began as three separate pieces has now evolved, through books (poems and quotes) and monumental ‘fragments’ of Sheila’s life. If you know any information about the writer please do get in touch, also the life/world of David Gascoyne.”
Natasha Higdon
Meet Sheila, a young aspiring artist who longs to be part of something – the surrealists. Watch as she moves through space and time – abandoning her forming world as a wife and mother to join the growing surrealist movement in 1936.
Through use of personified mime, physical theatre, dance and prop manipulation Natasha Higdon and Stephanie Prieto Trincado move through the space – come and watch as they melt and shift through surrealist hieroglyphics of fragments from Shelia Legge’s encounters, from her friendship with David Gascoyne to her meeting with Salvador Dalí; moments in time that have shaped art, literature and theatre – as they seek to discover – what happened to Sheila Legge?
“We wanted to highlight her courage in choosing to preserve her artistic creativity despite the constraints imposed on her by the role of motherhood. My main motivation is to showcase her strength as a woman, artist and mother.”
Stephanie Prieto Trincado
Age Guidance: 12+
