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Fisk

Amidst a vast, cascading expanse of ocean, a tiny boat is tossed through rolling waves and thundering storms, a speck amidst the immense turbulent seas. Steadily rowing forward into the nothingness is a fisherman, driven by despair, sailing to nowhere with all his worldly possessions. He looks out as the darkness looms and prepares himself to leap… Read more …

But before he can jump out, something else jumps in; a mass of colour thrashing about the tiny boat. This uninvited guest has finally broken through the surface to discover what lies above. Fisk is a story of a man and a fish, and the unexpected impact they have upon one another.

Weaving together a rich tapestry of puppetry, movement and intricate design, alongside an evocative original soundtrack, the piece draws audiences into an immersive marine world. Examining themes of depression, dependence and desolation. Fisk, is an exploration of the lengths we can go to in order to escape from ourselves, yet also finds joy in even the deepest and darkest depths. Recommended for ages 14 and above.

More information on this production is available at tortoiseinanutshell.com.

The critical consensus

A gorgeous piece of thought provoking theatre about a man who is rescued from the depths when he is teetering on the edge. It contains both hope and salvation as well as the vital importance of connection with something beyond yourself - even if it’s with a fish.

****(*)Irene Brown, Edinburgh Guide, 29/01/2017

The show is less concerned with narrative detail than with the exploration of an emotional state. Dramatically, that leaves us undernourished, but Fisk compensates with a dreamy fluidity and a musical sense of form.

****(*)Mark Fisher, The Guardian, 30/01/2017

The combination of passion, psychological realism and sheer physical beauty make this a memorable show, and one to seek out, on its coming Scottish tour.

****(*)Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman, 30/01/2017

A visually stunning performance, let down by an underdeveloped concept.

***(*)(*)Kirsten Waller, TVBomb, 01/02/2017

Fisk is a beautifully made piece of visual theatre, continually presenting its audience with memorable and evocative images.

Andrew Edwards, Exeunt, 28/01/2017

The show’s canvas of gleaming blue light and slanting shadows makes for an appealing environment in which to submerge oneself for an hour, even if the rather fragile collection of scenes never really drifts beyond shallow waters.

***(*)(*)Allan Radcliffe, 31/01/2017

Amidst the puppetry, the fish scale leggings and compelling lighting, lurk a fine combination of understanding depression through both fantasy and realism.

****(*)Dominic Corr, The Reviews Hub, 12/02/2017

An intimate, emotive work of visual theatre.

Mark Brown, Scottish Stage, 22/02/2017


Features about Fisk

Tortoise in a Nutshell lift physical performance to the next level in Fisk.

Gareth K Vile, The List, 25/01/2017

Where and when?

On Tour, from Thursday January 26, 2017, until Monday February 20, 2017.

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