Be their guest as a food and theatre mix in Wellingborough.

Four vocalists and four dancers all sing for their supper in a witty piece of dance and music theatre that comes to The Castle in Wellingborough.
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May Contain Food

May Contain Food will provoke thinking on the sensory, cultural and social implications of food, from savouring the simplicity of a cherry tomato to touching on the moral dilemma of vegetarianism. It is put on the theatre company Protein.

With renowned composer Orlando Gough’s music sung live and a tempting waft of freshly-baked pudding, expect a performance sure to delight all the senses.

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Weaving through celebrated designer Yann Seabra’s interactive set, the performers will invite the audience to sit at a table, offer a tasting menu and then serve a show.

Luca Silvestrini and Orlando Gough have collaborated closely so that all movement is composed and music choreographed and performed a cappella, creating an immersive experience of indulgence, nostalgia and mischief.

Speaking about the show Luca Silvestrini said: “My interest in working with Orlando and singers results from years of creating works that use text and the spoken word.

“In my recent pieces, such as LOL (lots of love) and Border Tales, movement and speech complemented one another at both a physical and emotional level.

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“This collaboration with Orlando using the art of a cappella singing has been a wonderful opportunity to understand and exploit further the expressive power of voice and text creatively.

“We had talked for years about making an immersive piece of dance theatre around social occasions and life at mealtimes when what matters is feeding the senses and having a good time, and now we have created a show that brings all these elements together in our new piece, May Contain Food.”

Orlando Gough said: “I have for at least twenty years aspired to collaborate on a piece in which dancers and singers would perform together on equal terms; a piece that would emphasise the physicality and theatricality of the two disciplines.

“Rather than put them alongside each other, it would seek to find their common ground.

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“Meanwhile I am a very keen cook (to the extent of having written a cookbook), and am interested in the political, social and cultural aspects of eating. I have always been a committed fan of Luca’s work, so this is a dream project for me.”

One of the most distinctive voices in British dance theatre, Protein uses a blend of original choreography, text, humour and music to entertain and provoke audiences.

The show starts on Wednesday at 7.30pm and on Thursday at 6.45pm and 9.15pm.

Tickets for this evening of immersive dance theatre and food are priced between £12 and £14 and can be purchased by calling the box office on 01933 270 007 or online at www.thecastle.org.uk.