Company F.Z

Spike Islands

Opened at Contact Theatre, Manchester in June 2005

Currently being developed into a full length piece

Looking for Co-producers

A meditation on the world of the obsessive compulsive. A world where repetition, cleanliness and obsessive behaviour come naturally but set people apart due to this perceived 'odd' behaviour it imposes.

We are presented with three characters; The Hoarder, The Orderer and The Cleaner - whose behaviours are all at odds which each other, and as each one interrupts the other their worlds eventually spiral into chaos. A 'normal' person is introduced into this world who questions his own rituals and habits, examining the notion of being normal.

Carefuly researched and beautifully presented, the show fuses humour with poignant reflection. The images are presented through strong visual design, aerial trickery, virtuoso juggling and object manipulation, as well as some stunning acrobatic balancing.

With a commissioned sonic set design and a original musical sound scape.

Initially supported by The Jerwood Foundation Circus Award (Night & Day).

Directed by Flick Ferdinando, with Choreography from John Paul Zaccarini
Sound Artist: Peter Coyte
Set Design: Charles Camm
LX Design: Drew Pautz

Spike Islands

Company F.Z
Photo: Sissle Onore