An ending. A beginning. A goodbye.
One man has twenty-four hours to perform his father’s funeral rites. This intimate, final ceremony brings to life a rich tapestry of shared memories and a complex relationship cut short by death.
Combining striking visual and physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a resonant soundtrack, internally acclaimed theatre-makers, Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann collaborate for the first time to create an epic, non-verbal solo show.
Multi award-winning theatre company, Ad Infinitum (Translunar Paradise ★★★★★ The Observer, Light ★★★★★ The Times) presents a bold new performance celebrating the transformative power of grief and ritual.
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing audiences. The performance includes some BSL with creative captions and a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
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Post-Show Discussion
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Join Us for a Post-Show Discussion on Thursday 23 January
We’re excited to announce a post-show discussion for Thursday 23 January, following the performance of Last Rites.
Join Ramesh Meyyappan, co-creator and performer of Last Rites, and David Ellington, artist and theatre maker, as they discuss the creative process behind the show and its inspirations.
About the Panelists
- Ramesh Meyyappan: A theatre maker renowned for his unique blend of visual and physical theatre styles. Ramesh is a trailblazer in creating accessible performances that highlight the talents of deaf performers and directors. His critically acclaimed solo performances and collaborations have toured nationally and internationally.
- David Ellington: A versatile artist and performer with a career spanning film, theatre, television, and presenting since 1997. David is passionate about creative storytelling through TV, film, and theatre workshops.
Event Details
- When: After the performance on Thursday 23 January (approximately 30 minutes).
- Where: Venue of the performance.
- Language Accessibility: The discussion will be conducted in British Sign Language (BSL) and interpreted into spoken English.
- Cost: Free with your ticket for that night’s performance.
/"Tremendous"The Guardian
/"A mighty theatrical lyricism"The Scotsman
/"Last Rites is a triumph... as real, raw and beautiful as it gets"The Reviews Hub
/"Utterly exceptional"Everything Theatre
/"Truly captivating"North West End UK
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Cast
Ramesh Meyyappan
Creatives
Ramesh Meyyappan & George Mann
George Mann
Akintayo Akinbode
Christopher Harrisson
Ali Hunter
Katie Sykes
Last Rites is made possible through funding from Arts Council England and Bristol City Council and co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Derby Theatre and Corn Exchange Newbury. This production is supported by Paul and Joanna Pearson.