A tender and powerful story about listening, friendship and finding hope in the darkest of places.
From acclaimed British theatre makerTim Crouch (An Oak Tree; ENGLAND; Beginners), comes an innovative new play blending theatrical storytelling and binaural technology for the first time at the Unicorn.
At the heart of the story is Effy, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a block that doesn’t allow dogs. What’s a girl to do? She smuggles her furry friend Toto in, of course. Keeps him under a blanket. Feeds him biscuits. Ssh Toto, quiet. But it can’t last forever. Effy needs saving. And Toto is up to the task.
Using 3D binaural audio technology, the audience will wear headphones to experience Effy’s world. It is a chance to immerse completely in the action and discover the sound of things you never knew had sounds…
Writer and Director Tim Crouch, comments, As theatre is forced into increasingly safe shapes, it’s been wonderful to have the Unicorn’s unwavering support for Toto Kerblammo! I’m heartened that an original work for young people can still find a place in the Unicorn’s programme and I’m delighted to be back in what I think is the most important theatre in London.
Toto Kerblammo! is a Unicorn production featuring Felipe Pacheco as Noah/Toto, Peyvand Sadeghian as Effy, Madeline Appiah as the Aunt (voice), Nick Holder as the Uncle (voice), Sinéad Matthews as the Mother (voice). The production is supported by The Thistle Trust in celebration of their 20th anniversary and Molecule Theatre. Based on an original idea developed for Visible Fictions.
Toto Kerblammo! Sun 6 Oct – Sun 3 Nov
Unicorn Theatre (Clore) 147 Tooley St, London, SE1 2HZ
For ages 9+
Under 18s £12.50 - £16.50 / Adults £12.50 - £19.50
Previews: Under 18s from £12.50 / Adults from £12.50
Further Information: Toto Kerblammo! | The Unicorn Theatre