House of Figs presents: The Awkward Guide to Friendship
Friday 27th September | 20:00
We’ve got news for you: improv isn’t just for extroverted, outgoing people, who have never felt shy before!
Does the cat get your tongue when you’re meeting new people? Does it take a while to get to know you? Do you wander lonely as a cloud? Are you still trying to believe that you belong, even surrounded by friends?
Then climb aboard…
This Friday, House of Figs bring you their new work, The Awkward Guide to Friendship. The show navigates the choppy waters of friendship, from platonic meet-cutes to courageous conversations. Join poet Beth Calverley and musician Beth Roberts on a voyage through deep friendship feelings, safely afloat in an otherworldly choir of spoken and sung voices.
The Awkward Guide to Friendship traces the tale of Beth & Beth’s friendship, and explores loneliness and connection. It intersperses the duo’s own experiences with voice notes from other people, original songs and immersive soundscapes.
Along the way, they invite their new friends (you!) to help inspire some live improvisations and join in with collective singing. Quiet listening is equally welcomed!
This is the perfect show to come to alone, to make new friends, and be part of a group of like-minded people. Or, bring a friend along – maybe the new person you’ve been meaning to hang out with for months!
Praise for House of Figs:
“The definition of wholesome fun” – Shambala audience member
“Hypnotic… radiates tenderness and awe” – Sabotage Reviews
“One of those truly exciting creative moments where I feel a more complete, more feeling, more alive person for having experienced your thoughts & words” – Awkward Guide audience member
