London International Mime Festival returns to Jacksons Lane with a series of performances and workshops by some of the leading artists in the world.
Festival calendar
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 January 2022
Knot
Nikki Rummer and JD Broussé
The internationally acclaimed Knot uses superb hand-to-hand circus skills to tell the tale of the knots we tie ourselves into as we struggle with commitment, and gives real insight into the performers’ feelings for each other.
Friday 21 – Sunday 23 January 2022
Big Boys Don’t Cry
Opposable Thumb
Using potato crisps, puppets, dead bodies and action men Adam and Dik take us into the beating heart of the modern male and attempt to answer the burning question: what maketh a man?
Friday 28 – Sunday 30 January 2022
Power
Charmaine Childs
Australian circus strong-lady Charmaine Childs blends her own story with the extraordinary experiences of ‘ordinary’ people in a joyous and touching celebration of how we are powerful.
Friday 4 – Sunday 6 February 2022
The Chosen Haram
Sadiq Ali
Two queer men meet by chance through a dating app. Performed on two Chinese poles this emotionally candid, yet heartwarming, story unfolds with gravity defying tricks and extraordinary movement.
Workshops
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 January 2022
John Mowat
Creating & Playing with Characters
John Mowat leads a series of exercises and improvisations to build strong physical and vocal characters.
Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 January 2022
David Glass
Physical and Devised Theatre
David Glass will lead an intensive introductory two-day masterclass in physical and devised theatre.
Monday 10 – Wednesday 12 January 2022
Nola Rae
Broaden Your Mime
Nola Rae will help participants explore the art of doing one thing at a time, enhancing quality of movement and articulation.
Saturday 15 January 2022
Vamos Theatre
Revealing the Mask
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, is holding a one-off talent development workshop.
Saturday 22 January 2022
Chris Pirie (Green Ginger)
Puppetry: Up Close & Personal
Chris Pirie guides an exploration into approaching this close-quarter work with a focus on performer comfort and breath awareness.