SYNOPSIS
SYNOPSIS
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“HAUNTING, IMMERSIVE AND MEMORABLE THEATRE...
A WONDER TO BEHOLD”
Kaspar stands wearing a crown
Photo Credit: Patrick Dodds
You are invited by the foundling of Nuremberg to witness his live experiment.
TICKETS
TICKETS
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“CRAFTED WITH ELEGANCE AND CREATIVE FLAIR”
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Previous Tour Dates
Spring 2022
The Lowry Theatre, Salford
Interplay Theatre, Leeds
Autumn 2022
The Bay Theatre, Weymouth
Attenborough Arts Centre, Leicester
Enable Us, Sheffield
The House, Plymouth
Mitcheldean Community Centre, Mitcheldean
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
Autumn 2023
Flaxley Schoolrooms, Flaxley
Theatre Deli, Sheffield
LeftBank Arts, Leeds
The Space, London
ABOUT THE PLAY
ABOUT THE PLAY
Photo Credit: Livia Hartmann
“BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN AND POWERFULLY REALISED... IT DESERVES TO BE SEEN BY MANY MORE PEOPLE.”
In 1828 and a strange boy calling himself ‘Kaspar Hauser’ appeared in a town square claiming to have been held prisoner in a darkened cell for 17 years. But who is he really? Conman? Orphan? Or an abducted prince caught in the middle of a political game?
You are invited to witness key testimonies from those who know him best, hear the conspiracies and rumours that surround him and watch Kaspar try to uncover the facts.
The riddle of this true story has fascinated and intrigued people for centuries, inspiring books, films, and music. This important story confronts how we care for those most in need and sheds light on how society can all too easily corrupt the purest of souls. In this brand-new adaptation, Animikii Theatre bring the mystery to life through fearless imagination, text, movement, and song.
Photo Credit: Grant Archer & Livia Hartmann
Trailer
The trailer for The Kasper Hauser Experiment.
The Making of an Experiment
An Insight into the process behind the production of The Kasper Hauser Experiment.
Video Credit: Grant Archer
Created by Animikii Theatre
Directed by Adam Davies
Written by Florence Brady, Adam Davies, Henry McGrath & Charles Sandford
Original Music Composed by Charles Sandford
2022 Tour Performed by Charles Sandford, Henry McGrath, Florence Brady & Paul Bates/Graham Butler-Breen
2023 Tour Performed by Charles Sandford, Henry McGrath, Rhianna Compton, Graham Butler-Breen & Adam Davies
Set & Costume Designer Jessica Staton
Fight Director Kenan Ali
Production Manager Isabel Potter (2022 Tour)
Stage Manager Dylan Tate (Autumn 2022)
Creative Producer Joseph Clowser
Producer Rachel Price (2021-2022)
Access & Audio Description Vicky Ackroyd
Dramaturgy Ian Morgan
Videography Grant Archer
Marketing & Audience Development Julie McGawley (Autumn 2022) & Sasha Hawkes (Tour 2023)
Company Manager Martha Simon
Creative Enabler Chris Singleton (2022)
Featuring Original Artwork by Charles Sandford
with special thanks to Vonnegut Collective for music collaboration in The Feral Project (2019), Joe Woods for music transposition, and our wonderfully supportive partners, family and friends who support us everyday.
ASSOCIATED WORKSHOP
ASSOCIATED WORKSHOP
Production Associated Workshop: The Kaspar Hauser Experiment
Animikii Theatre in collaboration with Vicky Ackroyd (Totally Inclusive People) have created a 2-3 hour workshop for HE and FE students that will introduce them to the making process of their latest theatre production, The Kaspar Hauser Experiment. The workshop offers insights into a range of techniques, with fun and imaginative ways to explore the theatre making practices used in the making of the play.
Learning outcomes include:
Devising and ensemble skills
Incorporation of sensory theatre techniques
Inclusive and accessible theatre making skills
Skills in sound and song composition
How to develop existing material for the stage
Who can book?
All HE or FE organisations.
How to book?
Please click the button below to start a discussion with us about workshops and prices.
Funders and Partners
Funders and Partners
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The Kaspar Hauser Experiment is funded and partnered by Arts Council England, The Fenton Arts Trust, Interplay Theatre, and Leeds Inspired.
www.artscouncil.org.uk www.fentonartstrust.org.ukwww.interplaytheatre.co.uk
With special thanks to Mind the Gap and The Point for additional support.
