VAMOS THEATRE - Nothing About Us Without Us

Based in Worcester, Vamos Theatre is the UK’s leading full mask theatre company. Known for its funny and fearless approach to theatre making, the company has created four co-productions with London International Mime Festival, covering subject matters as diverse - and potentially dark - as dementia (Finding Joy), forced adoption (The Best Thing), post-traumatic stress (A Brave Face) and end of life (Dead Good) with wit and humanity.

Empathy and human connection are at the heart of the company’s theatre making, with each production aiming to give a voice to those least listened to. A Vamos Theatre show takes around two years to create, involves wide-ranging research and consultation, and is made with input from people from all walks of life closest to the subject matter - nothing about us without us. The final show is developed through a process of writing and devising unique to the company’s full mask theatre style.

Artistic Director, Rachael Savage, presents this talk on the company’s creative process, with a chance for questions and answers. She discusses making theatre from life stories, mask theatre’s ability to encourage empathy, the importance of social responsibility and the skills that make an effective full mask theatre performer.

www.vamostheatre.co.uk

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