Frantic Assembly at WIS

Frantic Assembly is an internationally renowned theatre company inspiring innovative practice and unlocking creative potential. They create thrilling, energetic and unforgettable theatre. The company attracts new and young audiences with work that reflects contemporary culture. Frantic Assembly’s unique physical style combines movement, design, music and text. Artistic Director Scott Graham leads frantic Assembly.

Scott formed the company with Steven Hoggett and Vicki Middleton in 1994, and continues to collaborate with many of today’s most inspiring artists. Having toured extensively throughout the UK, Frantic Assembly has built an enviable reputation as one of the most exciting companies in the country. The company has also performed, created and collaborated in 30 different countries across the world.

… And WEST ISLAND SCHOOL was lucky enough to be the venue for the Asian Tour. 50 students and three Creative Arts staff go the chance to work close up with the cast in a full days workshop exploring key features of the companies work in a holistic and fully immersive style. Students commented on the, “Power of the stage Pictures”, the “simplicity of devising building blocks” and the “detail and precision of creativity”.

An extraordinary day in which we were all learners, finding the answers to life’s biggest questions as an ensemble, proud to be “STRONG and WRONG” in our pursuit of performance moments of simple, fragile, uncluttered beauty.

The day culminated in the performance of, “This will all be gone” and as the play synopsis says,

Life is short! Do Something!

What happens when everything we know disappears?

Time is running out, have you achieved everything you wanted to?

We are looking forward to the next chapter in our relationship with Frantic assembly…watch this space!

Kerry Rochester

Head of Theatre and Dance

Photos from the event are below.