Story of a Rabbit
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Story of a Rabbit is a mixed-media stage production created and performed by Shôn Dale-Jones, in collaboration with British touring theatre company Hoipolloi, and is one of several stage shows written and performed by Dale-Jones as his fictional alter-ego[1] Hugh Hughes. The production spent part of its run at the Barbican Theatre in London.
Themes
[edit]In the production, Hughes discusses his father's death and the impact it had upon him, explored by the simultaneous telling of a second story featuring the death of a rabbit he was once looking after for a friend. As he weaves the two stories together, he explores the mysteries surrounding mortality and how different perspectives affect storytelling.[2]
Hughes additionally addresses themes of human connection, examining the audience as a whole and as individuals. During performances, Hughes interacted with the audience before the show, and even went on to directly address them during the performance.[3] [4] Alongside this audience participation, live music by Aled Williams, various props, and slideshow images were utilized by Hughes.[5]
Related
[edit]Story of a Rabbit is the second show created by Hughes, the first being Floating. Story of a Rabbit was nominated for a Total Theatre Award and won a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Trueman, Matthew; Dale-Jones, Shôn. "Shôn Dale-Jones introduces his alter-ego Hugh Hughes". TheatreVoice. Archived from the original on 18 May 2026. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hoipolloi: In production/Story of a Rabbit". Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
- ↑ "Walker Art Center Presents Final Performance of UK Performance Now! Series: Hoipolloi Theatre's Story of a Rabbit | Walker Art Center". www.walkerart.org. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ Sheridan, Rachel. "Theatre review: Story of a Rabbit from Hoipolloi at Barbican Pit". British Theatre Guide. Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Story of a Rabbit – sdjproductions". Retrieved 18 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hoipolloi: In production/Story of a Rabbit". Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
External links
[edit]- All About Hugh Hughes on Hoipolloi website Archived 23 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- "Review of Story of a Rabbit". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011.
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