Told through a Deaf man’s unique perspective: Last Rites

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Told through a Deaf man’s unique perspective, Lowry hosts a new show telling the passionate and poignant story of a complex relationship cut short.

Combining physical non-verbal storytelling with dynamic projection and an immersive soundtrack comes Theatre Ad Infinitum: Last Rites.

Travelling from the UK to India Arjun needs to carry out his father’s funeral rites but he can't perform an ancient Hindu practice that was never passed on.

In life, his father wouldn’t learn sign language, but in death Arjun needs to find a way to say goodbye and creates his own intimate final ceremony that brings to life shared memories.

Internationally acclaimed theatre makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann are collaborating for the first time in the multi-award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum.

Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words this is accessible to Deaf and hearing audiences and the performance hopes to celebrate the transformative power of grief and parenthood.

The Performance includes a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.

The show will take stage on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th February with an age guidance of 14+ and costing £16.50.

Performances include some BSL (British Sign Language) with creative captions.