We exist both where we’ve come from and where we’re going
Award-winning physical theatre company Gecko are bringing their brand-new production Kin to the National Theatre, 12 January 2024 – a landmark moment for this important company.
Kin is inspired by the epic journey from Yemen to Palestine that Artistic Director Amit Lahav’s grandmother Leah and her family took to escape persecution. Ninety years later, her grandson reflects on the life changing decision his family made to flee and build a better life. Featuring Gecko’s signature physical, visual, visceral and ambitious performance, this production presents a provocative story of desperation and compassion.
Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre added, I’ve been following Gecko’s work for a number of years and have a growing admiration for their dynamic and fearless approach to story in motion. Allied to this their commitment to internationalism, with completely integrated educational work, as well as their deeply embedded UK wide touring ethos, is hugely impressive. Their presence at the National Theatre is overdue, and we look forward very much to them being with us.
Cast: Madeleine Fairminer, Vanessa Guevara Flores, Saju Hari, Wai Shan Vivian Luk, Miguel Hernando Torres Umba, Mario Patrón, Chris Evans, Kenny Wing Tao Ho, Amit Lahav
Director:Amit Lahav, Set and Costume Designer: Rhys Jarman, Lighting: Chris Swain, Sound: Mark Melville, Music: Dave Price.
Kin: 12th – 27th January 2024
Post-show Discussions: 19 January 2024, Thursday 25 January 2024
Assisted Performances
Captioned: Thursday 25 January – 7.30pm
Audio described: Thursday 18 January – 7.30pm, preceded by a Touch Tour at 5.45pm
Further Information & Tickets: Kin | National Theatre