Foley
Part Blue Peter demonstration, part thriller, this new work begins with a fascination with foley; the archaic, tender and hand-made technique of making sound effects for film.
Using our collective cinematic language Bannon explores this very particular art form where the chase scene, the sex scene and the bit where the door is kicked off it’s hinges can all be conjured with party poppers, bits of wood and lots of vegetables. This perfectly poised performance plays with home-made sound effects, imagination and good old fashioned suspense to create a world where your ears can’t believe what they are seeing.
“one of the best things I’ve heard or seen it quite some time…captivating to both experience and to hear. With dark comedy and Bannon giving a brilliant theatrical performance.”
Credits
Creation and Performance Jo Bannon
Performances
New Vic Theatre, Newcastle Under Lyme, UK
South Hill Park, Bracknell, UK
Arnolfini, Bristol, UK
Forest Fringe, Edinburgh Festival, UK
IBT10, Bristol, UK
Spill Festival, National Theatre, London, UK
TPAD, Mainz, Germany
Mayfest, Bristol, UK
Riverside Studios, London, UK
Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury, UK
MAC, Birmingham, UK
The Basement, Brighton, UK
Hatch Festival, Nottingham, UK
Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, UK
To Book
Staged performance. Duration 60mins
If you would like more information please contact producer Matthew Austin at matthew@mayk.org.uk
Developed in association with the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle under Lyme.
Further support by Residence, Testing Grounds and South Hill Park.
Funded by Arts Council England.