On Ageing

2010

A theatre piece for adults performed by children about time, change and ageing.

On Ageing 2010 photo by Keith Pattinson

From the moment we’re born, we’re growing, we’re ageing. Nothing ever stays the same.

Performed by seven children aged between 7 and 13, On Ageing was a performance for adults which explored, through image, sound, light, text and the choreography of hundreds of objects, what it is to change, to grow, and to age.

If you like the sound of this project, you might also like Still Life With Dog, a short film which we made after On Ageing.

On Ageing 2010 photo by Keith Pattinson

Meet the Team

Design & direction: David Harradine & Sam Butler

Design & production management: Ali Beale 

Dramaturgy: Synne Behrndt

Film: Mark Webber 

Lighting: Hansjörg Schmidt 

Music: Ged Barry

Performers: Georgie Barnes, Joe Chanyacharungchit, LaRoque Robinson, Madeleine Jones, Theo Peters, Tsipora St Clair Knights, Vaughn Clark Phillips 

Stage management: Beth Hoare-Barnes 

Technical stage management: Sam Evans

On Ageing is beautiful, funny, touching and completely original. Superbly directed by David Harradine and Sam Butler, it bursts with life, invention and youth. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

★★★★★
Daily Telegraph

On Ageing 2010 photo by Keith Pattinson

One of the most achingly beautiful nights you’re ever likely to have.

★★★★ Metro

One of the most gently startling shows to be staged this year.

★★★★ Observer

A Co-Production Between

Fevered Sleep and The Young Vic
Produced in association with Fuel

Supported By

Wellcome
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
BUPA
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
The City Bridge Trust
The Rayne Foundation
The University of Winchester
Jerwood Space