With Artificial Intelligence in the ascendancy and looking set to take over the world, The Murmuration must rise.
Isolated in a confused and data-drenched world, one man finds an unexpected escape in the beauty of nature. However, it’s not long before this escape is threatened by those he thought were his friends.
With a blend of surreal, daft comedy, animation and video, Steve Vertigo weaves a tale of Artificial Intelligence, alienation and 38,000 starlings.
Swept away in a murmuration of 38,000 starlings, led by the matriarch Stella, he finds friendship, support and hope where before there seemed to be none. Themes of isolation, otherness and the dangers posed by division, run through this adventure. Artificial Intelligence seems to hold all the answers to humanity’s problems, but at what cost? An unexpected escape from a claustrophobic and unhealthy life seems just what is needed. Steve then realises that things he thought were under his control and helping him are doing the exact opposite. Unwittingly he brings danger upon his new friends and so is duty-bound to find an escape for them when they ask for his help.
Steve Vertigo is a storyteller, and in this one-man comedy show he adds animations, videos and a cast of weird and wonderful characters to bring this story to life. The first draft of the script made it to the final round of the BBC Comedy Writers Room, and has since been re-written and brought up to date. It has so far been well-received at Buxton, Manchester, and Camden Fringes and festivals and will land at the East Riding Theatre for two nights in April. Bring seed!
“Beautiful writing” – John Higgs
“Reminiscent of The Mighty Boosh”. – Fringe review
“.. an hour of engaging, innovative and original comedy.” – Camden fringe / comedytowatch.com
“Jackanory on drugs” – Blogspot9 Manchester
“..darkly comic, and disturbing.” – Manchester fringe
“Leave logic at the door and be prepared for an hour of splendid nonsense.” – Buxton fringe
“I can’t recommend this highly enough! ‘Alexa, tell everyone to go and watch Steve Vertigo’ “
“He knows how to make you laugh. Murmuration is fantastic value..” – Buxton Fringe Review
Venue Details
The ERT Team: We have a committed Board, comprising of professional theatre-makers and business experts. Patrons: Dame Judi Dench and Sir Mark Rylance Ambassadors: John Godber & Richard Bean Associated Artists: Mark Addy, Berwick Kaler, William Houston, Anna Maxwell-Martin, David Bradley Directors of the Board: Adrian Rawlins – Artistic Director Vincent Regan – Creative Director Chris Wade – Music and Comedy Programming Anne Cooper – Planning and Funding Sue Kirkman – Manager John Merrylees – Technical Production Tom Wilders – Finance
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Level Access
Wheelchair Access
