Skunk without k is Sun is an experimental three act solo opera, working with audio description as operatic sung material. Bespoke environmental scents will transform during the piece and exist as another layer of narration. The piece explores the human tendency to describe and name its presence in order to exist. It is a world where language shapes a reality of constant transformation whilst embracing a non-human expression. It zooms out on the macro-perspective of an earth that transforms beyond human presence and into the micro-perspective of the traces we’re leaving behind. 

Act 1 presents the atmosphere, design and the performer of the work. The colours are intoxicating. Green without blue is yellow. A thunder cloud hovers.  

Act 2 presents human behaviour in all its forms. It is a tragicomical act.  

Act 3. The Earth collapses. Fires rage. Roses burn. A new romance is born.

Credits
Concept, Choreography & Performance: Louise Ahl
Artistic Collaborator: Jo Hellier
Written by: Louise Ahl, Jo Hellier
Composer: Yas Clarke
Producer: Michael Kitchin
Set & Costume Designer: Anette Gellein
Scent Designer: Clara Weale
Lighting Designer: Joshie Harriette
Production Manager: Nia Wood
Lead Audio Description Consultants: Quiplash
Additional Audio Description Consultant: Juliana Capes
Access Support Worker: Mable Cable
Choreographic Support: Eve Stainton

Co-commissioned by Tramway and The Place. Supported by Institute of Contemporary Arts, Take Me Somewhere, Battersea Arts Centre, The Work Room, South East Dance, Dance Base and O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre.

Funded by Jerwood Live Work Fund, Foundation Scotland from the Cockaigne Fund and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.