Theatre takes flight
Barbican and Bridge Theatre present Vox Motus’ Flight
Based on the novel Hinterland by Caroline Brothers
Adapted by Oliver Emanuel
From a private booth, you’ll be drawn in close to this tale of orphaned brothers and their desperate odyssey across Europe, the action unfolding in an exquisite world of miniatures moving before you.
With their small inheritance stitched into their clothes, young Aryan and Kabir set off on an epic journey by foot from Kabul to London. Braving bustling train stations, hazardous sea crossings, menacing strangers and threats of violence, their heart wrenching story speaks of terror, hope and survival. Based on Caroline Brothers’ novel Hinterland, Flight combines timely themes with engrossing images to honour the resilience of refugee children adrift in dangerous lands.
You’ll be seated alone and given headphones for this intimate experience staged by Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison (magic and illusion designer for Harry Potter and The Cursed Child). As richly detailed model sets and figures revolve to form gripping scenes, accompanied by enclosing sound and narration, the effect is of an astonishing 3-D graphic novel being unveiled.
We’re pleased to be supporting Young Roots, a London-based charity who work with young refugees to reach their potential. Find out more about how you can support the important work they do at youngroots.org.uk.
Original production commissioned by Edinburgh International Festival
Original image design by Owen Ulmer
"Miraculous"
SUNDAY TIMES ★★★★
"Deeply important and innovative"
THE STAGE ★★★★
General Information
Ticket prices
£12 until 21 Nov
£18 from 22 Nov – 16 Jan
£5 for Young Bridge and Young Barbican members, 10am & 11.10 timeslots only (excluding 21 Dec – 2 Jan)
Time slots
10:00, 11:10, 12:15, 13:20, 14:30, 15:45, 16:50, 18:00
Timeslots may vary date dependent, check times when booking
Length
Approx 70 minutes, no interval
Please arrive at least 10min before your timeslot
Novel
Buy the ebook here
Buy there paperback here
Age guidance
14+, those under 13 will not be admitted due to health and safety issues
Please note
The installation contains reference to sexual violence with strong language throughout