Frantic Assembly

Frantic Assembly

1. Themes

   • Love
   • Alienation
   • Death
   • Power
   • Freedom
   • Loss

2. Physical Theatre

   • “Physical theatre is a dynamic way of exploring a subtext. It includes a range of body language, choreography and dance” – Scott Graham
   • Aspects of performance
     • Mime
     • Dance Theatre
     • Clowning
     • Traditional pictorial
     • Visual theatre

3. Founders

   • Scott Graham
   • Steven Hoggett
   • Vicki Middleton
     • 1994
       • University of Swansea
       • Wanted to create non-naturalistic pieces
       • "We were suddenly inspired and then encouraged to form our own theatre company. This reckless and terrifying leap was the best thing we ever did.”

4. Historical

   • Pre-millenium tension
     • "Zero" production
   • Costumes
     • Geographically & historically accurate
     • Simple, naturalistic

5. Economical

   • Attended business course
   • Enterprise Allowance Scheme
     • £30 a week
       • Live on and develop company
   • Finances improved
     • Performers were now payed

6. Influences

   • Emile Zola
     • 1870
       • War
         • Franco-German
     • Inspired by literature
   • Volcano Theatre Company
     • Founded 1987 in Swansea
     • Audience is involved
     • Haunting & provocative physical theatre
   • DV8
     • Physical theatre
     • International company
     • Aimed for young people
     • Values
       • Ambition
       • Creative
       • Excellence
       • Inclusive
       • Collaborative

7. Stylistic Qualities

   • Non-naturalistic
   • Un-realistic
   • Combination in 1 production
     • Text
     • Design
     • Movement
     • Music
   • Represents emotions of characters
   • Represents themes