The Aluminous Collective The object of his desire is to create a provocative new vision of David Harrower’s groundbreaking play, BLACKBIRD. Mersmerizing…..
An award winning film director, a street busker, a production designer to some of the nations preeminent theatre companies, a motion designer, a brilliant sound designer, and two extraordinary actors are just some of the artists brought together by director Michael French. An Olivier Award Winner for Best New Play, BLACKBIRD revolves around the characters of Ray and Una who haven’t laid eyes on ea
ch other since the end of their sexual relationship 15 years earlier. Back then, Ray was 40 and Una was 12.
“Four Stars! This haunting, powerful, incendiary work is the sort of daring theatre far too absent from our stages these days.” New York Post
“Masterly,…. extraordinary…..a miracle.” New York Times
“This is an extraordinary, no-holds barred drama that both chills and thrills. Magnificently tense and atmospheric.” The Daily Telegraph (UK)
“A riveting study in sexual obsession that leaves one shaken and stirred.” British Theatre
Guide (UK)
“Spellbinding theatre.” Variety
“One of the most daring plays in recent years. “ Sunday Herald (UK)
“A fascinating and unnerving ninety minute cat and mouse tale of revenge and sexual intrigue….. “ Associated Press
The Aluminous Collective will change from project to project. If you have a piece of your imagination that you want to contribute to what we do, please contact me.