Vessel is inspired by the medieval practice of Anchoritism, but asks contemporary questions about agency, privilege, silence and power.
“[The] creative captioning… works harmoniously with the lighting and set design… creating a complete and interweaved scenography.” – Dorothy Max Prior, Total Theatre
“The piece is at its strongest when … it submits itself to Ben Pacey’s winding whirl of light and colour” – Ava Wong Davies, The Stage
Written and directed by Sue MacLaine
Design and lighting design by Ben Pacey
Projection design by Giles Thacker
Costume design by Holly Murray
Sound design by Owen Crouch
Produced by Sue MacLaine Company
Photographed at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts by Hugo Glendinning