Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) (2015)
There is a possibility that God made everything because he was terrified of doing nothing.
Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) (2015) is a re-telling of the story of the beginning of everything inspired by Milton’s epic poem – told through words, music and the easily misunderstood medium of dance.
A show for anyone who has ever created anything (a child, a garden, a paper aeroplane) and then had to watch that wonderful thing spiral out of control.
Partners
Co-commissioned by The Place and Battersea Arts Centre with further commissioning support from Bath ICIA University. Developed with support from The Point, Eastleigh and South East Dance. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
With thanks to Tess Howell, Emily Gorrod-Smith and Hattie Gregory.
Creative Team
Performed by Ben Duke
Light & set design: Jackie Shemesh
Artistic collaborator: Raquel Meseguer Zafe
Producer: Karen Petersen
Production Manager (creation): Ian Moore
Production Manager (touring): David Sherman
Technician: Seth Rook-Williams
Photography: Zoe Manders