Devised and performed by the BOLD company was our debut production performed in promenade over 3 floors at BOLD Elephant in Autumn 2021. A funny, intimate and moving celebration of human endeavour, full of courageous characters and incredible stories.
Director Sarah Davey-Hull
Set & Costume Designer Sammy Dowson
Associate Director Marianne Badrichani
Performers Keeran Blessie, Youness Bouzinab, Phoebe Naughton, Julia Pilkington & Rhys Slade-Jones
The critics said:
“…utterly enrapturing, devised piece WTFTTU makes an exhilarating evening at BOLD Elephant”
“absolutely fantastic”
“a highly entertaining immersive promenade experience”
“we recognise the power of good story-telling”
4 ½ stars Reviews Hub www.thereviewshub.com
“BOLD theatre’s debut show is a must see in the ever-changing face of Elephant & Castle”
“Immersive promenade at its best, the perfect show for audiences returning to theatre after lockdown”
Southwark New
BOLD Beginnings was the first performance work we made at BOLD Elephant. While we were not permitted to physically invite audiences into the building because of the Covid pandemic, we made these pieces to take audiences on a remote adventure inside it. Starting by commissioning seven artists alongside the BOLD company to conceive and create a performance inspired by the building and the neighbourhood of Elephant & Castle that surrounds us, seven performance films between 4 and 8 min long were created and filmed by the brilliant Tea Films. This was a unique and inspiring collaboration with exceptional theatre makers. They are here for you to watch and enjoy free of charge. We want them to be seen by as many people as possible so please spread the word.
Sarah Davey-Hull
(director / deviser)
Enyi Okoronkwo
(writer / performer)
Phoebe Naughton
(deviser / performer)
Marianne Badrichani
(director)
Shani Erez
(writer / director)
Sarah Goddard
(deviser / performer)
Sammy Dowson
(designer)
Steve Harper
(dramaturg)