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Book SynopsisCurious Directive, under the leadership of Artistic Director, Jack Lowe, are a young, award-winning devising theatre ensemble of twenty-nine actors, directors, bio-medical scientists, choreographers, writers, producers, video artists, technicians, composers and designers founded in 2008. Their work addresses the role that science plays in everyday life and they spend time in laboratories to observe, annotate and discuss the processes of being a scientist. They aim to create accessible and innovative science/theatre experiences which encourage its audiences to be curious about the world, peering through the lens of science.
The Daily Telegraph calls them 'A company clearly destined for great things', while Guardian Science says they are 'A remarkable new performance ensemble'.
Trade ReviewCurious Directive's ever-evolving model of working is exciting and different. Not only has it opened up a creative dialogue between theatre and science, but its work encourages theatre to be as open as possible * A Younger Theatre *
This troupe has pulled off something special * New Scientist *
A remarkable new performance ensemble * Guardian Science *
A company clearly destined for great things * Daily Telegraph *
As well as vibrant design, a strength of this rising company is a talent for compactness.
After the Rainfall achieved more in a single hour than would seem possible. I left heavy with its weight, eager to sit down and think it all through. -- Tom Lamont * Observer *
How do you weave together the Arab Spring, the study of ants and the repatriation of museum artefacts with a lost coal miner, nuclear waste and the dying days of empire? Very cleverly, if you're Curious Directive... buried in all this action are important questions about empire and its aftermath, how technology has changed the way ideas are spread and the nature of objects that commemorate those lost to us. * Scotsman.com *
Table of ContentsYour Last Breath After the Rainfall Olfactory
