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Sofa’ - An exploration of memory, place and the worlds we create

around us.

Performed by two actors and a puppet.

An absorbing and highly visual exploration of Memory and

'Unmemory'

The sofa is where we make new worlds as children and seek solace as

adults, a place to laugh, cry, play and discover. Join Rachel and Mark at
their old family home exploring memories of a loved one living with

dementia, and the

changing perspectives they bring to those memories.

The MakeShift Ensemble, with their distinct and compelling style, aim

to discover the effects of memory and 'unmemory’ on family

relationships . Inspired by real life events and

experiences the piece will tell the stories that sometimes go untold

with humour and pathos.

Reviews for Sofa
The show includes puppetry, object manipulation and the most
" Very Clever and Powerful" British theatre Guide
versatile sofa in the world!
" Brilliant original music" British theatre Guide

"The Makeshift Ensemble cleverly crafts beautiful music, bold physical theatre, outstanding puppetry
and original spoken word together to create an imaginative and thought-provoking play" ****Exposed
Magazine

"Thoroughly enjoyable. A story told beautifully and respectfully" Lauren Townsend, Sheffield crucible
studio

“The best show I have seen. Very emotional.” “Touching, thoughtful and very well performed.”

“Incredibly powerful and a real tearjerker too!” “Inspirational staging with very clever physical theatre. A very
powerful play with a thought provoking message!”

“I saw a brilliant show at the Shoebox Theatre last night. Sofa was a fascinating evocation of memory and
meaning. Thank you for bringing us this memorable piece. It created a whole world with two performers, props
and effective sound scape. The puppetry was awesome.”

“I was so wowed and inspired by this incredibly clever piece of theatre! I cried, I laughed and thoroughly en-
joyed the powerful rollercoaster I was taken on! Amazing, thank you!”