Created & Performed by Jen McArthur
A young woman on the autistic spectrum prepares for a much needed job interview and society’s social norms are put under the spotlight in this mesmerising clown theatre and dance show by Jen McArthur. Inspired by the different perspectives, struggles and joys of autistic children she worked with and her own recent journey to self diagnosis, McArthur’s delightful character Echo doesn’t register social niceties, yet wants to be part of the world.
““A GENUINELY COMIC YET HEARTWARMING PIECE OF GENTLE BRILLIANCE. ***** ””
Audience members with hearing sensitivity please bring ear protectors for the sound of a dust buster/ vacuum cleaner being used. We will indicate this before it will be started in the performance.
The 6.30pm performance of Echolalia will be performed with NZSL interpreter Angela Murray.
The NZSL interpreter will be sharing the stage with writer and performer Jen McArthur.
The creative team for this interpreted version of the show are Deaf and hearing - Jen and Deaf Consultant Kellye Bensley will be working together to make this piece fully accessible for Deaf audiences.
TAHI FESTIVAL 2021
19-23 October
A celebration of solo performance, TAHI is a five-day Festival at BATS Theatre dedicated to showcasing the finest and most engaging solo theatre from all around Aotearoa.
www.tahifestivalnz.com
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Accessibility
The Random Stage is fully wheelchair accessible; please contact the BATS Box Office by 4.30pm on the show day if you have accessibility requirements so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.
