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There was once an old woman who couldn?t dance. And there was once an old man who couldn?t dance either. She?s from rural Devon, he?s an ex-pat living in Chile - both having been around the block a few times. Each decides on a whim to learn how to tango. In Buenos Aries. They meet, they dance, they tell stories together, and their lives are irrevocably changed.
Last Dance Saloon is two older people being ? by turns ? playful, silly and serious. It?s about telling stories together, stories full of wit and wonder; about singing and dancing with each other - messages of hope for a shared humanity. It?s about love and legacy and the world we want to leave for future generations.
?You expressed lots of different threads about what it is to be alive and human at this time of my life, in this age. And you wove those threads into something that for me, expressed a beautiful freedom of the dance of the heart. Thank you both for creating something that could do that... it's very special."
multi story theatre company have been creating big stories for smaller spaces for nearly a quarter of a century. Last Dance Saloon springs from that life-experience and decades of theatre-making. The play moves across continents, up into the heavens and deep into the underworld. It marries contemporary political, social and ecological realities with timeless myths.
?The culmination of a career-long commitment to contemporary small-scale theatre: warm, engaging, and infused with a deep understanding of the theatre-maker?s craft.? - Mark Wallace, Director, Beaford Arts
Join us at our Tango Milonga. Enjoy the show we have prepared for you. If you feel so inclined, there is the opportunity to throw a few shapes yourself at the end of the evening.
The Cygnet Theatre in Exeter stands as a significant cultural asset, an educational charity dedicated to the rigorous training of actors for over four decades. Beyond its foundational role in nurturing emerging talent, it functions as a vibrant hub for both professional and community-led artistic endeavours, contributing substantially to the region's performing arts landscape.
Within its walls, the intimate 100-seat auditorium offers a distinct atmosphere. The air often carries the faint, comforting scent of aged timber and theatrical greasepaint, while the well-trodden floorboards resonate with the echoes of countless rehearsals and performances. This flexible space, originally a parish hall dating back to 1914, retains a sense of history and purpose.
Practical considerations are well-addressed, ensuring broad access for all patrons. The venue provides ramp access and facilities for wheelchair users, including accessible toilets, and welcomes guide dogs. A bar is available for refreshments, and performers benefit from dedicated dressing rooms with shower facilities and a shared kitchen.
Throughout the year, the Cygnet presents a diverse programme encompassing classical and contemporary drama, musical theatre, and new writing. It regularly hosts musical events, dance, comedy, and folk performances, alongside its own company's productions and those of visiting troupes, offering a consistent stream of engaging live experiences.
Friars Gate,
Exeter,
Devon,
England,
EX2 4AZ.
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