A Hunger Suite
Image: Photo: Russell Cheek
Hypnotic and strange, A Hunger Suite, by Clockfire Theatre Company, is off the beaten track when it comes to traditional theatre.
Inspired by the works of Kafka, artistic director Emily Ayoub says the piece is about two characters that exist in a circus universe – focusing on the 19th century world of ‘circus freaks’.
“We tried to use Kafka as an inspiration behind this work. His works inspire what the characters are doing in the space,” she says.
“Our style is a Kafka-esque universe. You find that in our movement, aesthetic and atmosphere.”
The piece is not traditionally narrative-driven; it uses a unique style to challenge the audience’s perception of theatre.
“We want to push the audience, invite them into something more different,” says Ayoub.
“You have to sometimes take a risk, present something different.”
First performed in 2012, the production underwent a second development in Istanbul earlier this year, which Ayoub says has given it political resonance.
“It resonates what is going on here politically for artists, it looks how far an artist will go to reach limits in artistry,” she says. (SOC)
May 7-25, The Old 505 Theatre, Suite 505, 342 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills, $18-28, venue505.com
BY SHAUNA O’CARROLL
