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All-female international Devon-based lecoq-trained company Jammy Voo, are swimming our way very soon with A Corner of the Ocean.

Warning! This show contains: fish, a mystery, querky re-interpretations of songs from Nirvana, PJ Harvey and the Wizard Of Oz, a mink fur that comes alive and moving things behind the wallpaper.
They are already reeling in lines of rave reviews at the beginning of their tour, so make it your catch of the week next week ... MORE

THE LIST

Vibrant physical theatre that’s set to make waves
This dynamic production by Jammy Voo ricochets between the lives of four different women struggling to establish their sense of self and find stability in a turbulent world. Each is touched by the news of a man’s disappearance during a diving accident and their individual stories are simultaneously separate yet connected, weaving round each other as they share both an emotional and physical space on stage. Striking, vital performances from the strong cast carry with ease the electric blend of comedy and anxiety that crackles throughout the production.
Cosmopolitan themes of loneliness, difficult relationships, lack of direction and self-doubt are presented with compelling sincerity, while peppered throughout with a quirky and engaging humour that breaks the tension. Billed as ‘physical theatre’, creative thought has been put into the way the cast interact with the set and props, while superb use of puppetry adds an unexpected charm which is picked up by atmospheric live music and a cappella singing by the cast. The combination of all these elements results in a production that has both depth and sparkle and reminds you just how refreshing original theatre can be.

FRINGE REVIEW

Jammy Voo have a lovely energy and deliver uniformly generous performances, with some particularly sharp puppetry from Yngvild Aspeli, who plays a sacked Norwegian academic. The music is evocative and there are some wonderful set pieces, where theatrical images create a surreal poetry that is both humorous and touching.

THE SCOTSMAN

Following their delightful clown show in 2007, Something Blue, innovative physical theatre company Jammy Voo return with a series of snapshots of the lives of four women that draw parallels between emotional and environmental chaos… The company’s greatest strength is its ability to tell stories visually with invigorating moments of physicality, live music and puppetry.

For more info and to book check out the A Corner of the Ocean show page.