Boulder

In this reimagining of the Greek myth, a beautiful mechanical puppet is doomed with the hopeless task of pushing a colossal stone up a hill. Trapped in an endless cycle, the man wrestles with his pointless existence, cursing the futility of life. Award-winning Half a String fuse transforming sets, puppetry and hand-drawn animation, all accompanied by live cello, atmospheric voices and original music. Supported by The Marlowe. Co-commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre and ACE. Previous praise: 'Breathtaking' ***** (Edinburgh Guide). 'Ingenious' ***** (Young-Perspective.net) 'Stunning' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Ingenious' **** (List). 'Sublime' **** (WeeReview.com).