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Mon 07 Sep 2026, 7:30pm
Tue 08 Sep 2026, 7:30pm
Kook Ensemble presents:
SAND with Q&A
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Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, Sand follows Dylan and Heather as they navigate the complexities of living with dementia. Together, they uncover profound truths about love, memory, and resilience, while coastal erosion symbolises life’s inevitable changes. Created by the acclaimed Kook Ensemble, Sand is a non-verbal circus theatre show that blends acrobatic skill with meticulously crafted storytelling. Through visually striking, emotionally resonant performances, the company brings the experiences of people living with dementia to life, offering audiences a deeply moving experience. A must watch!
Award-winning company Kook Ensemble presents Sand. Funded by Arts Council England. Supported by the Generate Programme by The National Theatre and co-commissioned by Landmark Theatres and Corn Exchange.
Award-winning company Kook Ensemble presents Sand. Funded by Arts Council England. Supported by the Generate Programme by The National Theatre and co-commissioned by Landmark Theatres and Corn Exchange.
Credits:
Created & Directed: Michaela O’Connor & Sean Kempton - Kook Ensemble
Producer: Carina Simões
Sound Design: Pete Buffery
Lighting Design: Craig West
Composer: Tayo Akinbode
Set Design: Adrian Linford
Costume Design: Stephanie O'Hara
Photography: Roy Riley
Cast: Álvaro Grande, Dilly Taylor, Ebony Gumbs, Myles MacDonald
Early Development Cast: Tomás Brione, Helga Ehrenbusch, Dilly Taylor, Myles MacDonald
- ‘Sand dares to do something different. It sits in silence. It lets the movement breathe. It trusts that our emotions will do the listening. And that is its greatest strength.’ - Theatre & Tonic
- ‘The innovative storytelling adopted by Kook Ensemble ensures Sand is visually as well as emotionally engaging.’ - British Theatre Guide
- ‘Sand is a spectacular performance, one that deeply connects with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. It was impossible not to be swept up in the emotional tide of Sand.’ - Young Critics Collective