Plastic Drastic Fantastic by Akademi

South Asian Dance and Theatre for families (7+)

Doors open 1.30pm & 4.30pm - £12 / £8 (under 16s)

Followed by workshop - to be confirmed

Plastic. Is it friend or foe? Remarkable or rubbish? Helpful or harmful?

Plastic Drastic Fantastic is a contemporary dance theatre work for children and their families which explores our complex relationship with plastics – the fantastic possibilities they offer, as well as the drastic consequences to the environment.

Drawing from South Asian dance techniques, the artists explore plastics and the dangers of their misuse through intricate movement, gestures and play infused with interaction with the audience. The processes and stories underpinning this project have been steered by children and young people – who are at the heart of the research for this work – created in collaboration with material scientists at UCL. The show initially was co-produced with Polka Theatre.

“I strongly recommend that parents and children catch this wonderful show.” - Anita Chanda (Pulse Magazine)

“It’s wonderfully refreshing to see classic South Asian dance performed so playfully and in a contemporary context.” - Mary Pollard (Everything Theatre)