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Paula Varjack / The Cult of K*NZO
2 May 7.30pm / Matthews Yard Theatre
Suitable for 14+
How do high end fashion brands seduce? Why do people crave their products? The Cult of K*NZO lifts the lid on the mysterious power of luxury brands, exploring entitlement and exclusion, desire and territory, in a world where you are who you wear.
On November 5 2016, Paula Varjack found herself queuing at 4:00 am, outside of a shopping centre in east London, for the collaboration between the high end designer KENZO and H&M. Five hours later, she and twenty others were given ten minutes to shop a cordoned off section of a store. After paying at a till staffed by cheering applauding sales assistants, she emerged carrying the largest shopping bag she had ever carried, in a complete and total daze. What had just happened? What was it about Kenzo?
Tickets £8-£12 - See 3 shows for £24 when you buy a festival pass!
Press
'She owns the stage with the energy of an entire cast and single-handedly captivates the audience' - Harry Bignell, The Peg
'a production that revels in its own creativity' - Aidan Bracebridge, A Younger Theatre
'Whether you're clueless about fashion or absolutely committed to it, Varjack will give you a hell of a lot to think about' -
David James, London City Nights
'funny, clever and moving' - Maeve Campbell, theplaysthethinguk.com
Audience Feedback
“Original, endearing and thoroughly entertaining examination of consumer culture, served up with a healthy helping of heart and humour”
“Hilarious, touching and very clever”
“Super funny, expertly pieced together, visually spectacular & really engaging, a superb feat of storytelling”
“funny and thought provoking”
Creative Team
Written and Performed by Paula Varjack
Director Martin Bengtsson
Movement Director Genevieve Grady
Art Director Ben Gregory
Lighting Designer Lucy Adams
Animation Jack Severn
Producer Daisy Dockrill
www.paulavarjack.com
Suitable for 14+
How do high end fashion brands seduce? Why do people crave their products? The Cult of K*NZO lifts the lid on the mysterious power of luxury brands, exploring entitlement and exclusion, desire and territory, in a world where you are who you wear.
On November 5 2016, Paula Varjack found herself queuing at 4:00 am, outside of a shopping centre in east London, for the collaboration between the high end designer KENZO and H&M. Five hours later, she and twenty others were given ten minutes to shop a cordoned off section of a store. After paying at a till staffed by cheering applauding sales assistants, she emerged carrying the largest shopping bag she had ever carried, in a complete and total daze. What had just happened? What was it about Kenzo?
Tickets £8-£12 - See 3 shows for £24 when you buy a festival pass!
Press
'She owns the stage with the energy of an entire cast and single-handedly captivates the audience' - Harry Bignell, The Peg
'a production that revels in its own creativity' - Aidan Bracebridge, A Younger Theatre
'Whether you're clueless about fashion or absolutely committed to it, Varjack will give you a hell of a lot to think about' -
David James, London City Nights
'funny, clever and moving' - Maeve Campbell, theplaysthethinguk.com
Audience Feedback
“Original, endearing and thoroughly entertaining examination of consumer culture, served up with a healthy helping of heart and humour”
“Hilarious, touching and very clever”
“Super funny, expertly pieced together, visually spectacular & really engaging, a superb feat of storytelling”
“funny and thought provoking”
Creative Team
Written and Performed by Paula Varjack
Director Martin Bengtsson
Movement Director Genevieve Grady
Art Director Ben Gregory
Lighting Designer Lucy Adams
Animation Jack Severn
Producer Daisy Dockrill
www.paulavarjack.com
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