Punchdrunk to Stage New Theatrical Adventure KABEIROI Across London this Autumn

Legendary theatre company Punchdrunk (The Drowned Man, Sleep No More, Masque of the Red Death) is to stage a brand new production inspired by the remaining fragments of Aeschylus' lost play The Kabeiroi this Autumn. Directed by Punchdrunk artistic director Felix Barrett, Kabeiroi will take place across London from 26 September - 5 November 2017.

Punchdrunk is committed to developing new ways to engage with culture. In a break from the company's recognised format of mask shows played in found spaces in front of big audiences, Kabeiroi will take place in multiple locations across London and audiences will experience the show in groups of just two.

The ancient Greek tragedy about the women of Lemnos, written between 499 and 456 BC, is the middle play of a trilogy by Aeschylus and survives in just three mysterious fragments. Using what remains as a starting point, Punchdrunk will place audiences at the heart of the narrative over an extended six hour period.

Tickets for Kabeiroi are extremely limited. To ensure they are allocated as fairly as possible, audiences are invited to enter a ticket ballot which will open on 5 September at 12 noon. The ballot will close on Sunday 10 September at 6pm.

Please see www.punchdrunk.org.uk for more information.

Audiences are asked to read the following important information before entering the ticket ballot:

• This is a two-person experience. Tickets will be allocated in pairs, priced at £55 each.
• You cannot participate in the experience on your own. Both ticket holders must read this information before deciding to attend.
• The production is not suitable for:
  • Women at any stage of pregnancy
  • Individuals who are claustrophobic or have a nervous disposition

• This event is strictly for people aged 18 years and over. Please bring ID with you.
• The experience will last up to six hours. You must be comfortable being on your feet for the majority of this time.
• You will need to follow spoken and written directions in English order to complete the experience.
• Please bring a contactless payment card or topped up Oyster card with you on the day.
• The experience will start early in the afternoon and finish by 10pm.
• The start and end points are in different locations.
• The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited during the experience.
• The production will run from Tuesday 26 September - Sunday 5 November (except Mondays).
• Strobe lighting may be in operation at times.
• There will be accessible performances during the run. Please email Kabeiroi@punchdrunk.org.uk before entering the ballot for further information.

If individuals are successful in the ballot they will be notified on Wednesday 13 September at midday and invited to book a time slot on a first-come first-served basis. Selected at random, all successful ballot applicants are guaranteed the opportunity to purchase a maximum of two tickets within the allotted 48 hour booking window. Tickets for specific dates cannot be guaranteed and all dates are available on a first-come-first-served basis. No tickets to be sold by third parties and resale of tickets is strictly prohibited.

For more information visit www.punchdrunk.org.uk.

Photo credit: Stephen Dobbie

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