Hang On
Hang On
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Ages 5 plus
Dates 2009
an aerialist hangs in the air on to a triangular metal object as his feet try and touch a large red ball on the floor
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"One of the many bonuses of this co production between child-focused company Theatre Rites and aerialists Ockham’s Razor is the profound pleasure it takes in physical movement, in the agility and grace of its performers precariously balancing on three giant interconnected triangles."
★★★★
- The Evening Standard

About the Show

A co-production between Theatre-Rites, Ockham's Razor and Lyric Hammersmith in association with York Theatre Royal.

Hang On was directed by Sue Buckmaster, music was composed by Olly Fox, mobile design by Ockham's Razor and object design by Tina Bicat.

As a giant mobile tantalizingly appears above the stage, Hang On catapults you into an aerial world of dizzying new thrills where the impossible becomes possible.

"entrancing for adults and children alike " - The British Theatre Guide
a aerialist hangs for a triangular metal shape with a red ball ot one end high above the stage. Another female performer watches from belowtwo jugglers, juggle red balls against a blue backdrop, as a performer stands in the background watchingpercussionist Nao Masuda hugs a gigantic ball, which is bigger than she isa man holds on to an aerialist's back as she hangs from a triangle and above her another aerialists hangs from a higher triangle
Alex Harvey
Ockham's Razor
Nao Masuda
Eric MacLennan
Charlotte Mooney
Ockham's Razor
Stefano di Renzo
Tina Koch
Ockham's Razor
Sue Buckmaster

Director

Tina Bicat

Object and Costume Design

Olly Fox

Composer

Alex Broadie

Choreographer

Michael Mannion

Lighting Designer

Ockham's Razor

Mobile Design and Concept

Kate Rigby

Costume Supervisor

Rupert Blakeley

Mobile Construction

"One of the many bonuses of this co production between child-focused company Theatre Rites and aerialists Ockham’s Razor is the profound pleasure it takes in physical movement, in the agility and grace of its performers precariously balancing on three giant interconnected triangles."
★★★★
- The Evening Standard
"entrancing for adults and children alike "
- The British Theatre Guide
"If you want to take all your extended family along to one show this year, take them to see Hang On at the Lyric Hammersmith. Tumbling along through a delicately balanced mobile of Charlie Chaplin charm and virtuoso circus play, this piece will lift one and all above the mundane into a world of infinite and childlike possibility."
- Reviews Hub
"it is beguiling and surreal "
- The Guardian