Love Beyond by Ramesh Meyyappan, directed by Matthew Lenton
A poignant depiction of the world of communication and dementia
Ramesh Meyyappan Scotland-based Singaporean, renowned theatre-maker, director and actor, presents a poignant tale of love, loss, memory and longing, for those who struggle to understand and be understood.
Harry has dementia. He also uses sign language. As he moves into a new carehome, he is accompanied by memories that dance like ghosts around him. Events from the past seem newly present, and when a visit from his wife rekindles their love he imagines they are young and together again. Harry’s carer provides him with some solace, but as the determined nurse begins to learn Harry’s sign language, he begins to forget it, leaving him in a unique world where he must confront the only thing that remains – himself.
Love Beyond is a beautiful, tender and visually creative show devised and performed by award-winning physical storyteller Ramesh Meyyappan, and directed by Matthew Lenton. Skillfully staged, with artful use of mirrors, projections and sound reflecting Harry’s disorientated mind, the performance depicts the anguish of miscommunication and dementia in a profoundly affecting way.
Love Beyond incorporates BSL, visual language and oral dialogue. The absence of subtitles is an artistic choice intended to present an equal experience for deaf and hearing audiences. The production received five nominations and the Best Music and Sound awards in the 2023 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
Ramesh Meyyappan
Ramesh Meyyappan develops performances using an eclectic mix of visual and physical theatre styles. He enjoys the challenge of creating strong narrative visual work, and continually seeks to develop and extend his theatrical visual vocabulary, for example incorporating circus techniques, bouffon, puppetry and illusion. Over the years, his solo performances and collaborations have toured nationally and internationally to over 20 countries, and to much critical acclaim. He has been nominated five times for Best Actor at the Life! Theatre Awards (Singapore) and been awarded the accolade twice.
Ramesh is an associate artist of Scotland’s award-winning, independent producing company, Raw Material.
22 November – 11 December 2024
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Starting from 22 November 2024, 10am
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Starting from 12 December 2024, 00:00am
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