Kook Ensemble announce the debut tour of their deeply moving and spectacular new production, SAND. This powerful piece of contemporary circus theatre explores love, memory, and the passage of time through a unique fusion of physical theatre and acrobatics. The tour opens at the Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe on 23rd April and will travel across the UK until the end of May.
Dylan is living with dementia. Heather must watch the love of her life drift away and battle with the erosion of his memories…but Heather is not going to let Dylan go easily! Instead, they fight to remember their past together, the laughter, the battles, and to rediscover a joy that keeps them connected for whatever the future holds.
SAND is presented by Kook Ensemble, a new contemporary circus theatre company formed in 2023 and based in North Devon. This marks their second show, following the critically acclaimed tour of Filibuster in 2024. Kook Ensemble is a company of world-class circus and theatre artists who strive to make compelling and playful work.
Co-Director Sean Kempton explains, “It’s our aim to bring connection, joy and open-hearted discovery to our audiences; bringing the invisible into focus, to give voice to stories that go unheard and create ways for new friendships and communities to play, share, discover and build together. We are excited to share the story of SAND, a visually stunning and emotional performance, to audiences across the UK.”
Kook Ensemble previously hosted an R&D preview of SAND at National Theatre New Work Studio in London to great industry acclaim. The performance was hailed as “Wonderfully clear, and evocative storytelling” (Sophie Hobson, Chichester Festival Theatre) and full of “poise, craft and beauty” (Rachel Twigg, National Theatre).
The tour will visit Ilfracombe, Bridport, Nottingham, Peterborough, Sheffield, Liverpool, Salford, Torrington, Beaford, Exeter, Worthing, London, and Hemel Hempstead.
Co-commissioned by Landmark Theatres and supported by Arts Council England and the Royal National Theatre Generate programme, SAND is a story of resilience, love, and the beauty of human connection, told through breathtaking movement to a powerful and evocative original soundtrack and visually poetic storytelling.
Don’t miss this unforgettable journey. Listings and ticket information can be found here.
