KAOS

SIZE OF COMPANY
6–10 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Xavier Leret

Producer
Rebekah Cross

Administrative Director
Sharon Shaffer

ARTISTIC POLICY
KAOS creates contemporary and relevant work through new writings and adaptations; experiments through entertainment; provokes and connects with audiences; and seeks new and eclectic collaborations both nationally and internationally.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Subversive, magical theatre… the KAOS company’s great sense of invention injects a colourful life into its subject.’ Evening Standard

‘Excellent… superior… A production that enforces the dangers of our own time.’ The Independent (The KAOS Titus Ansdronicus)

‘Breathlessly energetic and very very funny… Xavier Leret’s production is a real gem.’ The Guardian (The KAOS Importance of Being Earnest)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
The KAOS Dream Plunges Shakespeare’s classic into a contemporary urban cabaret of strip-clubs, pimps and pole-dancers. A slick show with sultry jazz score performed live. (90 mins, 7 on stage, 10–11 on the road, contains nudity & scenes of a sexual nature, age15+.)

Richard III A searing contemporary production, performed at heart racing speed, with spin-doctors, world leaders, film and original soundtrack. Includes gunshots and loud sound effects. (120 mins plus interval, 4 on stage, 6–7 on the road.)

Mine Two journalists and their local guides stumble into a minefield. Unable to move they continue to broadcast a breaking story about the local conflict. (80 mins, 4 on stage, 6–7 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
Swing Inspired by Schnitzler’s La Ronde, this will be an explicit work grappling with the effects of our off- and on-line addictions and fantasies. (11 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
KAOS physical theatre and devising workshops for students, teachers and practitioners can be tailor-made to suit all ages and level of ability. Post-show talks also available.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Richard III from January 2008
Swing from March 2008
The KAOS Dream from June 2008