Produced by Akademi, Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a contemporary dance theatre work for children and their families.
Plastic....is it friend or foe? Remarkable or rubbish? Helpful or harmful?
The show explores humanity's complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment. Choreographed by Subathra Subramaniam, it is a vibrant, fun and thought-provoking show for our time.
Drawing from the Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam and South Asian dance techniques, the artists investigate plastics and the dangers of their misuse through intricate movement, gestures and play, infused with interaction with the audience.
The processes and stories underpinning this dance project have been steered by children and young people, who are at the heart of the research for this work, created in consultation with material scientists at UCL.
Designed to be accessible for D/deaf audiences, Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a non-verbal dance piece.
Dates
Wed 28 October 2026
Space
Main House
Tickets
£13.00 - £15.00
Duration
45 minutes
Age guidance
7+
Free Family Workshop Wed 28 October 3pm
Join the company after the show from 3-4pm for a free family workshop exploring the themes of the show through movement, storytelling and art.
The workshop is free for people attending the show but space is limited. When you have booked your tickets for the show, you will then have the option to book your free place (for adults and child) on the workshop.
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