The Show for Young Men is a funny and moving dance performance about friendship between a man and a boy.
They meet on a building site at dawn. Robbie (45) is here to work. Alfie (11) is here to have fun. Using playground games, risk-taking and mischief, they dance and play together, discovering that there are many ways to be brave and kind – both as a boy and as a man.
Directed by Eoin McKenzie in collaboration with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, the show explores familiar and unexpected ideas about masculinity, connections and friendship.
Performance details
- Running time
50 minutes (+ 10 min Q&A – except weekend)
- Age suitability
8 – 14 yrs
Accessibility information
Set design: Set includes a large blue dance floor, three silver screens, a set of orange stairs, a radio and a number of plastic construction pipes and tubes of various colours and sizes
Performers: Two performers playing themselves: Robbie, a 40-something year old man and Alfie, an eleven year old boy
Lights: Theatrical and practical lighting is used in the performance including use of Flood lights and construction beacons. The lighting states range from very dark, to well-lit, to very bright, with moments of saturated blue or orange that fill the stage. There
Experience: The performance is mostly dance and play with very little talking. There are some loud noises when objects are knocked against each other or drop on the floor. There is some loud music that is played during the performance.
Capacity: 160
Studio Theatre
