He is searching.Constantly searching, for Lulu.In parallel to his desperate search is an equally desperateescape. He is running away; from his fears, hisdesires, his reality.Lulu is the story of this paradoxical quest, whichleads a troubled, nameless protagonist through deserts,skies, Alan Watts lectures and strip clubs. Nomatter how far he runs, the path always seems totake him back to where he started. He is constantlybrought back to the misery of his reality, andconfronted with his own self.Lulu explores sensitive themes such as loneliness,isolation, and substance abuse, and turns them ontheir head by asking the audience to see comedy intragedy. A central theme of Lulu is how beautifullyabsurd suffering sometimes is, and how beingable to be curious about and even laugh at our mostpainful experiences makes them much easier to bear.Lulu is a multi-layered performance which incorporates a wide variety of performance techniques. Physical theatre and mime are the primary tools used to create the framework of the piece. Using only gestures andthe power of the audiences imagination, the performer embarks on a strange adventure,taking the spectators along with him.The interdependence of the characters mindset and his environment is a central theme ofthe piece; as the characters mood changes, so do his surroundings. Sudden mood swingscompletely alter the space and a seemingly insignificant decision or gesture can have drasticconsequences.Warning: the piece contains strong language, reference to drug use and mild twerking in diapers.
