The Maladies / Almeida Theatre /April 2022
About
1508. Strasbourg. A woman dances compulsively, soon hundreds join her.
1962. Tanzania. A schoolgirl’s laughing fit spreads from village to village.
2011. USA. Cheerleaders are overcome by uncontrollable twitching.
2023. London. A group of women suddenly lose the ability to speak.
When a group of women in London mysteriously fall silent, no one can figure out why. The team at an all-female podcast decide to investigate and end up on a journey of discovery, uncovering more than they bargained for.
Devised with the Almeida’s 2019-20 Young Company (18-25) and performed at The Yard Theatre in May 2022.
Creative Team
Director Yasmin Hafesji
Associate Director Abi Falase
Dramaturg Diyan Zora
Designer Grace Venning
Sound Designer Kayode Gomez
Lighting Designer Fraser Craig
Movement Director Ruth Phillips
Costume Supervisor Esme Lowrey
Musical Director Colm Molloy
Stage Manager Emily Bull
Cast Almeida Young Company