SAND
SUMMER 2025
Dylan is living with dementia. Heather must watch the love of her life drift away and battle with the erosion of his memories…but Heather is not going to let Dylan go easily!
Instead, they fight to remember their past together, the laughter, the battles, and to rediscover a joy that keeps them connected for whatever the future holds.
Kook Ensemble brings together our team of world class theatre makers to create original and playful stories. We delight in blending the very best of circus arts and theatre to charm, surprise and keep you guessing until the end!
‘Sand’ is Kook Ensemble’s second show, hard on the heels of our critically acclaimed tour of ‘Filibuster’ in 2024.
SUMMER TOUR DATES AND VENUES
Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe
Tues 22nd, Weds 23rd & Thurs 24th April 2025
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The Lyric Theatre, Bridport
Weds 30th April 2025
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Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham
Thurs 1st May 2025
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Key Theatre, Peterborough
Fri 2nd & Sat 3rd May 2025
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Drama Studio, Performance Venues, University of Sheffield
Weds 7th May 2025
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Unity Theatre, Liverpool
Thurs 8th May 2025
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Studio 1, Lowry, Salford
Sat 10th May 2025
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The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington
Weds 14th May
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Beaford Rural Touring, North Devon
Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2025
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Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Northcott
Tues 20th May 2025
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Pavillion Theatre, Worthing
Weds 21st May 2025
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Jackson's Lane Theatre, London
Thurs 22nd & Fri 23rd May 2025
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The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
Sat 24th May 2025
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Anne McKiernan (Vice Chair Devon memory café consortium) re memory café engagement for Sand
“The absolute highlight was the slow-motion juggling with feathers, which had everyone mesmerised and holding their collective breath! It was moving to see the man living with dementia blowing the feather back-he was totally caught up in that moment and was a delight to join in .your performance was totally engaging for the people with their carers and they have already asked when you are coming back."
Helen Lanagan London Mime
"I’m always longing to see work that shows me something different - something I haven't seen before. This show is just that - a beautiful, skilful use of props, tricks and acrobatics which I can well imagine will be even more breathtaking with atmospheric lighting. Dementia touches so many of our lives and can be a difficult theme to tackle, but the Kook Ensemble is doing this with great sensitivity and grace. Bravo."
Rachel Twig head of National Theatre Studios
“It had such poise, craft and beauty to it, I think it may have even given me goosebumps. I was also attracted to telling stories without language. In addition the use of sand to represent someone slipping away captured my imagination. The fusion of music and circus was something I thought we were very well placed to support, so that’s why I wanted to support you.”
FILIBUSTER
We are so excited to have launched our first full show for a tour across North Devon & the South of England
Inspired by the silent movie comedy giants like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, acclaimed gentleman juggler Tom Gaskin and storytelling circus director Sean Kempton collaborate to bring to life a playful and sometimes downright absurd story of loneliness, hope and love.
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AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
“‘Extraordinary show. A show for all ages and nationalities. Congratulations on such a special piece of theatre re Filibuster.’ "
"‘Gorgeous! A breath of fresh air ; moving, funny, exciting -loved it.’"
“Just my cup of tea, clever, funny and touching, moments of genius Thankyou.”
VENUE PARTNERS FEEDBACK
Ben Lyon-Ross, Landmark Theatres
“So great to have you making with us and contributing towards the vibe and ethos of what we were trying to achieve. I'm really grateful for you going above and beyond for the programme. The show was wonderful, huge congratulations!"
Lucy Underhill, Lyric Theatre, Bridport
"I really loved it, as did the audience. Lots of lovely feedback from people at the end of the night.The play has really stayed with me, such an imaginative interplay between darkness and light, melancholy and humour, absurdity and stark reality.
Gemma Curtis, Worthing theatres
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REVIEWS
“Elasticity and Emotion.It's so thoroughly endearing that we'd happily watch it again. Shadows on the wall, equal parts playful and moving as it switches between joy and fear at breakneck speeds. There is so much good to say for this show."