A perfomer smiles looking at their arm which reaches behind a lit up white sheet, creating a shadow, reaching towards another hand coming in from the left hand side.

Belongings: Process and Performance

by Catherine Love. 

 

This article by Catherine Love explores the creation process of theatre show Belongings (for 7-11 year olds) by Tangled Feet and Rowan Tree Dramatherapy through interviews with cast, creative team and participants. Total estimated reading time: 30mins.

Cleo, a character from Belongings looks into a small lit up model of a house which reflects in the ground.

 

The process is explored through analysis of the four main visual metaphors in the show: mirrors, clothes, shadows and parachute.

 

Contents:

  • It all starts with play: the co-creation process
  • Timeline of the making process
  • Mirrors
  • Clothes
  • Shadows
  • Parachute
  • Long-term enquiry

Read the full article here