Garden of Fools
GARDEN OF FOOLS
Energetic and enchanting, Gomito create a darkly comic world entirely out of umbrellas. Experience the extraordinary tale of Melody, a girl afraid of water who discovers that leaves have a mind of their own and gardeners are far from what they seem.
Garden of Fools is a visually stunning medley of the ridiculous and the beautiful. Fast-paced physical acting creates everything from rainstorms to bedside lamps.
PERFORMED AT
Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh
REVIEWS
‘The script is witty, the fairy tale quality sustained beautifully and the tightly choreographed staging flawless throughout’ The Stage
‘heart warming, exquisite, life affirming, captivating’ Three Weeks
‘This quirky, magical comedy is an absolute gem, full of humour, wit, warmth and invention’ Venue
‘an innovative piece, combining choreography, physical acting, dialogue, music and even glow-in-the-dark paint to wonderful effect’ The Scotsman
ORIGINAL TEAM
Deviser/Performer/Writer: Amelia Bird
Deviser/Performer: John Dumont
Designer: Lisa Edwards
Producer: Kate Hladky
Composer: Philippa Herrick
Deviser/Performer: Rosie Pettit
Director: Rich Rusk
Deviser/Performer: Alexander Scott
Technician: Alex ‘Reg’ Scott
Deviser/Performer: Richard Smith
Deviser/Performer/Producer: Sam Worboys
Deviser/Performer: Miranda Wyre
