269a Archway Road, Highgate
Until 8 Sept · £10
Seven acrobats. One web of rope. And every move matters. Suspended above the stage, the performers of By a Thread are connected by a network of ropes, pulleys and knots. When one person moves, everyone feels it. What follows is a breathtaking show as trust is tested and relationships are pushed to their limits. Bodies fly, friendships falter and the smallest mistake can send everything spinning. Funny, tense and deeply human, By a Thread is an award-winning exploration of connection, trust and what happens when we put our lives in someone else's hands. Come and see how far you can go when you're hanging by a thread. Reviews ★★★★★ “This is a work of art – if I could give it six stars, I would” - The Advertiser ★★★★⯪ “An intricate and mesmerising piece of art” – ArtsHub “A carefully orchestrated and stunningly nuanced show that, with absolute fluidity, takes you through the full range of human emotions” – The Advertiser “The risks they took were in the stunts, as well as in their storytelling.” – Australian Arts Review “Full of spectacle and heart. It reaffirms the idea that any rewarding endeavour between two or more people – whether romantic, in friendship, or acrobatic – begins and ends with true eye contact. Beautiful.” – The Australian Arts Review “Damn brilliant show” – The Music.com https://youtu.be/qhgIbCi1jis More about: One Fell Swoop Age recommendation: 6+ | Running time: 50 mins