Colchester Fringe ’24: Burnt Out
One Australian’s experience of our changing climate.
‘Burnt Out’ is a solo dance theatre work centered around our changing climate. Weaving spoken word and movement we are taken on a journey through past bushfires including Penny’s own experiences, through their ignition and devastation, and left with space to ponder how we got here.
Embedded in its soundscape are sounds from the Black Summer – of magpies that have learnt to mimic emergency alarms, of the shark sirens used to draw attention to the fire blackened skies, and of helicopters circling overhead with original music from Paul Michael Henry. Bringing together both past and future, fact and personal lived account, ‘Burnt Out’ is at once an intimate personal story and a universal meditation and reflection on our changing climate.
“…a generous and eloquent performer and everything combines to bring meaning, making Burnt Out a surprisingly complete and satisfying solo performance…” – Dora Frankel, British Theatre Guide
★★★★ – The Stage
★★★★ – A Theatre Blog
★★★★- British Theatre Guide
★★★★ – Theatre Scotland
Studio Event
Please note that this performance takes place in our smaller Studio Theatre. If it’s your first visit or you are unfamiliar with the Mercury building, you can find out more about our spaces here.
Music by Paul Michael Henry
Lighting Design after Great Snakes
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