The Static (3 stars)

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A cross-disciplinary performance telling a hypnotic tale of love and guilt. Presented by ThickSkin. Ages 14+.

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A kinetic coming-of-age story about desire, guilt and mind over matter. 'Most people's thoughts stay inside their heads. Not mine. My thoughts travel. My thoughts do things. Don't believe me? Just watch.' Following an award-winning debut in 2010, ThickSkin returns with a magnetic new play by Davey Anderson. 'A beautiful piece of multimedia, multiform theatre' ****(List). 'Captivating, emotional and brilliant' ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). In association with Underbelly Productions and The Core at Corby Cube. Part of Made in Scotland 2012. www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com. Ages 14+. Contains strong language.

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The Static

10 Aug 20123 stars

Compelling school drama with a strong cast

Sparky is a clever but obstructive and truculent 15-year-old boy who is facing permanent exclusion from school. Siouxsie is a charismatic, rebellious fellow pupil who has, she believes, psychic powers. Davey Anderson’s The Static, in which the…

Davey Anderson's coming-of-age tale The Static mixes superheroes and ADHD

24 Jul 2012

Quirky physical theatre show from Scottish talent developers ThickSkin

ThickSkin Theatre has a hard-earned reputation for developing new Scottish talent. The company returns to this year’s Fringe to showcase the skill of Glasgow-based playwright Davey Anderson before heading off on a UK tour in the autumn. The Static is a…

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