WINNER OF TOTAL THEATRE AWARD 2009

Under Glass is a new performance piece by the Clod Ensemble, directed by Suzy Willson, composed by Paul Clark. It is a cabaret of performance pieces, which exist within life-size glass cabinets or jars. Each piece features a different performer (who may be a dancer, a performance artist or an actor), a different original musical score and a distinct visual environment and movement language. The glass containers themselves are specially commissioned pieces, made-to-measure for each performer and each performance space. Examining ideas of claustrophobia and belonging, Under Glass is an exploration of how we can live within our limits.

Commissioned by Sadler's Wells.

Director Suzy Willson

Composer Paul Clark

Designer Sarah Blenkinsop

Lighting Designer Hansjorg Schmidt

Photography Manuel Vason

Performers Angela De Castro, Olwen Foeure, Sachi Kimura, Silvia Mercuriali, Ramona Nagabczynski, Ragnhild Olsen, Jason Thorpe.

"The quality of the performance is astonishing and unforgettable."
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman * * * *

"Under Glass is inventive, brilliant, and beautifully haunting."
Vicky Ellis, WhatsOnStage * * * * *