ALBERTO
RUIZ
SOLER

Die or Run

Theatre (2019)

Close-up portrait of a person with an intense, alarmed expression, shot with a strong VHS/digital glitch aesthetic featuring chromatic aberration with red and cyan color separation, horizontal scan lines, and a gradient background transitioning from purple-pink to blue-cyan. The title "DIE OR RUN" appears in bold white retro text at the bottom with matching glitch effects

The 1980s. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has pronounced that 'there is no such thing as society'. Die or Run is about society and politics, self-help and anxiety, big hair and 80s disco.

DIE OR RUN explores worry, social anxiety, panic and how our mental health might be connected to current and inherited political policy.

'Die or Run is both a frighteningly authentic representation of anxiety and a surreal trip that feels like sitting on the edge of a panic attack. It might be one of the weirdest nights at this year's fringe, but it might also just be one of the best.' – Francesca Peschier, The Stage ★★★★

'A bewildering, boldly-executed stream of consciousness performance-piece, Die or Run grapples with panic attacks, disco tracks, and the still searingly-radioactive fallout of Thatcherism.' – Dave Fargnoli, Exeunt

A collaboration between King's College London's Department of Psychology, Hannah Ringham, Glen Neath and Dr Colette Hirsch, brokered and supported by the Cultural Institute at King's. Funded by Arts Council England.

CREDITS

  • Performer: Hannah Ringham
  • Sound Design: Alberto Ruiz Soler
  • Film and photography: Floro Azqueta
  • Dramaturg: Louise Mari
  • Consultant: Dr Colette Hirsch

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