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THIS MUCH (or An Act of Violence Towards the Institution of Marriage)

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‘I feel like I leapt off a long time ago and everyone else is gaining traction and I’m just floating away.’

Gar can’t decide between the man who plays games and the man on one knee with a ring. In fact, Gar can’t decide on anything because every choice seems like a compromise. Everyone wants answers but nothing lives up to the image he has in his head. Facades start crumbling into a violent mess as the world implodes around him but Gar… Gar just wants to dance with his friends.

THIS MUCH [or An Act of Violence Towards the Institution of Marriage] is a performance about how we define relationships; through objects, clothes, traditions and other people. Are relationships the way to express our truest selves or have the traditional forms outgrown their use? Three men trapped in the dregs of the world’s worst wedding disco risk everything in the chase to become what they really want to be.

MOVING DUST and Nik Holttum Productions stage the world-premiere of this explosive play written by John Fitzpatrick as part of the Royal Court Writers’ Programme.

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★★★★ ”Nuanced writing & performances that impress and surprise… Deeply moving… Provocative & simulating” (The Scotsman)

★★★★ “A daring emotional three-way… Bodies & emotions are laid bare in this thrilling yet intimate encounter” (To Do List)

★★★★ “A rich & considered piece of writing… Smart, sensitive & strongly performed” (The Stage)

★★★★ “A probing piece comfortable in the ambiguities it raises” (Fest)

★★★★ “Raw, uncompromising & very beautiful… leaving vapour trails of brilliance in its wake” (The List)

★★★★ ”A brave piece… excellent performance… something special” (Scotsgay)

★★★★ ”Elegantly threaded through with ideas of freedom & Obligation (Exeunt Magazine)

★★★★ ”Fast-paced, intense & powerful… exceptionally well written & well performed” (Broadway Baby)

THE COMPANY

Performed by: Simon Carroll-Jones | Lewis Hart | Will Alexander

Written by: John Fitzpatrick

Dramaturgy: John Fitzpatrick & Kate Sagovsky

Co-Created by: The Company

Design: Alex Berry

Associate Design: Chloe Dunscombe

Lighting Design: Matt Leventhall

Sound Design: Dominic Kennedy

Direction: Kate Sagovsky

Assistant Director: Andrew Room

Producer: Annie Sheppard

Producer: Nik Holttum

Tour 2015 Co-Produced by: DepArts

 

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Production Photography: Ellie Kurttz/Pavel D | Print: Pavel D | Trailer 2015: Archie Sinclair | Mini Documentary: Objekt Films

 

 

PROJECT SUPPORTED BY

Supported by: The Park Theatre | Ovalhouse | Dep Arts | Soho Theatre

With thanks to: Matt Mead | Mateo Oxley

The role of Albert in the original production was developed and performed by James Parris

Performed at Ovalhouse (London) & Zoo Venues (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) 2015 | Soho Theatre (London) 2016