July/August 2012
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
In Water I'm Weightless
An Unlimited commission for the Cultural Olympiad and London 2012 Festival
In Water I’m Weightless takes a provocative look at the human body, performed by a cast of six leading Deaf and disabled performers. In a dynamic staging combining movement and live projections, Kaite O’Reilly’s poetic, poignant and at times explosively funny texts are inspired by the imagination, experiences and attitudes of disabled people across the UK.
About the Production
In Water I’m Weightless is based on a series of monologues by Kaite O'Reilly, which were inspired by the imagination, experience and attitudes of disabled people across the UK. The show takes a provocative look at the body, and is performed by a cast of six outstanding Deaf and disabled performers.
The poetic, poignant, and at times explosively funny texts explore the endless possibilities of human difference.
The show was produced and ran initially at the Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre from 26th July - 4th August 2012. It then transferred to London's Southbank Centre for a short run on 31st August and 1st September 2012.
a thought-provoking, beautiful piece of theatre
a powerful piece of theatre, shattering any stereotypes
The performers work brilliantly together and the production... is slick
Punching right between the eyes from the first second, In Water I’m Weightless is truly an energy-packed, relentless spectacle.
funny, yet tender; gutsy and still poignant
always visually stunning
ultimately a feast of textures... completely immersive.
A must see
thoroughly enjoyable
Kaite O’Reilly’s epic final monologue... [is] worthy almost of Shakespeare in its rhythm and intensity
****
thrillingly vitriolic
****
Cast & Creative Team
By
KAITE O’REILLY
Directed by
JOHN E McGRATH
Designer
PAUL CLAY
Movement Director
NIGEL CHARNOCK
Associate Choreographer
CATHERINE BENNETT
Cast
MANDY COLLERAN
MAT FRASER
KARINA JONES
NICK PHILLIPS
SOPHIE STONE
DAVID TOOLE
Sound Designer
MIKE BEER
Assistant Designer
CHANG-JIN LEE
Associate Lighting Designer
JO FLETCHER
Associate Costume Designer
ANGHARAD MATTHEWS
Emerging Director
SARA BEER
Production Manager
JACOB GOUGH
Company Stage Manager
JACQUI GEORGE
Deputy Stage Manager
SARAH THOMAS
Assistant Stage Manager
RHODRI HUNT
Costume Supervisor
LARA BRADBEER
Videographer
SIMON CLODE
Camera Operator
LEE JOHN DAVIES
KYM EPSON
Sound Operator
MATT GIBSON
Milliner and Costume Assistant
THOMAS-HUW HOPKINS
Costume Assistant/Dresser
KELLY ELLIS
BSL Interpreter
JULIE HORNSBY
BSL Interpreter
JO ROSS
BSL Consultant
JEAN ST CLAIR
Personal Assistant
ALI BRIGGS
Promoter
RHIANNON WHITE
