“****
Poignant and personal, filled with warmth like a comforting hug”
“****
The smell of cooking bread and the sound of hook-laden music fill the air, building a sense of nostalgia”
“****
Packed with clever ideas… A show to remember”
Presented by Unfolding Theatre in association with LittleMighty
“What if we forget something important? Something that makes the world a better place?”
Alex is 56. Luca is half his age.
Alex has an encyclopaedia in his head. Luca has one on her phone.
Alex can’t recall his mother’s voice or most of the 1980s. But he can instantly bring to mind his mother’s cooking and his family’s stories of the Spanish Civil War.
Luca worries that she can’t remember the important stuff – things that might make the world a better place. Her journey sucks her into a black hole crammed full of everything she’s ever forgotten.
A poignant, personal meditation on the gaps in our memories, Hold On Let Go asks what we want to pass on to future generations. It’s a show that bakes bread, dances on the kitchen table and wonders what is left when words are gone.
Director: Annie Rigby (Putting The Band Back Together), Writer: Luca Rutherford, Songwriter: Paul Smith (Maxïmo Park), Performers: Luca Rutherford and Alex Elliott, Sounds: Mariam Rezaei, Choreographer: Liv Lorent, Dramaturg: Selina Thompson (salt).
Dates: Wednesday 30th June - Saturday 3rd July 2021
Friday 2nd July with be a BSL interpreted performance - watch the video below for more info and to meet Jeni
Performance Info:
Performances of Hold On Let Go are on sale with socially distanced seating. This may be subject to change following additional government guidelines. We will contact all ticket holders with any changes.
1 Pod = seats 2 people from the same household or bubble
Dates: Wednesday 30th June - Saturday 3rd July 2021
Time: 7:30 pm
Age Guidance: 12+
Duration: 1 hour no interval
Friday 2nd July with be a BSL interpreted performance
Please e-mail us ahead of the show to ensure we are aware of and can facilitate any access needs