Have a Nice Death

Making More Waves presents Have a Nice Death by Suzy Crothers

Work in progress: Looping the Loop commission 2024 and micro-commission 2023

This show will be BSL interpreted.

Have a Nice Death is part wake, part disco, part sandwich-fest. Led by Suzy, this is an immersive performance, and collective gathering. This is a space to acknowledge our own mortality, and through this, affirm and celebrate our life.

As Susan grew up, people disappeared. One day they were next door, the next day they were gone. Lost lives, stolen moments and final embraces. It was an undeclared civil war. In the midst of this we drank tea, did jobs and went to school. But we did not talk about the people who disappeared. Why? Because it was happening everywhere, all around us every day...”

“30 years on, and in the wake of the COVID pandemic during which my father passed, I have seen a lot of ‘bad’ deaths. Finally, I wish to embark on a quest to understand what a "nice" death might look like, and how to have one.”

Written and performed by Suzy Crothers. Directed by Annie Sutton. Commissioned by Looping the Loop. In collaboration with Pilgrims. Movement director - Jodie Cole. With kind support from Arts Council England

Trigger Warning: This performance contains references to death, grief, loss, bereavement and mental illness and cancer.

About Making More Waves

Making More Waves is a performing arts festival presented by Looping the Loop & ARK, partnering up to deliver an exciting programme running November 8th - 17th, 2024.

Join us for a celebration of performances created in Kent and Essex, featuring some of the region’s best-loved creatives, alongside emerging performers presenting new work, workshops and professional development opportunities.

Access

This show will be BSL interpreted.

ARK is on the ground floor and accessible through a short portable ramp. Both the foyer and auditorium are step-free.  There are accessible toilets on the ground floor. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to discuss any access requirements: loopingtheloop@gmail.com