(1:19:37) Get the coat, get the girl, change the world!
In a futile government department reminiscent of Chaplin’s ‘Modern Times’, Akakki falls in love with the beautiful Natalia. His feelings for her are not returned; this drives him to be the best and win the ultimate office prize – the overcoat. But how far is Akakki willing to go? And at what cost?
Inspired by Gogol’s short story, The Overcoat creates an intoxicating world where a man’s thoughts and dreams spill out into everyday life…
(22:24) Amit gives us his director's commentary on sections of The Overcoat.
(2:10) Institute is a visually captivating, emotionally driven performance, which openly invites its audience to consider what it means to care. Four male performers portray four very familiar human beings, each driven by a desire to care and be cared for…
(3:29) Amit Lahav, Gecko's Artistic Director, talks about the trials and tribulations of the creative process...
(3:21) Amit Lahav, Gecko's Artistic Director, shares his top tips on making theatre.
(7:28) One man is on a collision course with his future, sprinting to the most important moment of his life. But will he be ready?
Numbed by the ordinary world, an extraordinary worls is upon him. How can a man prepare to meet his first child? Something so beautiful and yet so shocking. What will he feel the moment he sees his child's eyes?
Visually stunning and astoundingly athletic, barely pausing for breath, the show chronicles a man trying to reconnect his feelings and truly live.
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