Clod Ensemble

A room full of expectation, suggestion and infectious rhythm. 

What is fake and what is real? Is the movement the medicine? 

Placebo is an invigorating celebration of the power we have to make ourselves feel better, even when things are falling apart. 

Seven dancers and an audience attempt a series of experiments to discover what gives them pleasure and what might dull their pain. Movements collide, overlap and multiply, propelled by a rich original score that sweeps mischievously through euphoric club tracks to chewy classical fugues. 

Placebo continues Clod Ensemble’s reputation for finely crafted, provocative performance, ambitious in scale and concept.

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PARENT & BABY MATINEE

We understand it can be difficult for a parent to come out in the evening so we’ve programmed a performance earlier in the day. You can come with or without your child. Please bear in mind that this is not a children’s show and it does contain adult themes.

• Thu 8 Nov 11am performance
  Join us for a play in the theatre bar from 10.30am and stay after the show for a relaxing afternoon with your baby. Buggy park, changing facilities and soft play area with toys and books provided.
  Tickets £13 (FREE for babies)
  Older children are welcome at the carer’s discretion.

Age Guidance: 14+

FOR THE CURIOUS

Placebo will be accompanied by a series of talks, workshops and events which will delve deeper into many of the questions that the topic of ‘placebo’ inspires.

• Tue 6 Nov 6pm - 7.15pm
  Workshop: Performing Medicine
  An introduction to Clod Ensemble’s pioneering arts programme for healthcare professionals.
   
• Thu 1 Nov 6pm
  Panel discussion: Dance Yourself Better 
  What role can movement and dance play in improving health outcomes? Join us for a discussion with patients, health professionals and artists.
   
• Wed 7 Nov Stay after the show for a Q&A with Artistic Directors Suzy Wilson and Paul Clark.

Please see this website page for updates of other Placebo contextual events in other venues including the British Library and the Wellcome Collection. theplace.org.uk/placeboevents

Production Credits
Direction & Choreography Suzy Willson
Music Paul Clark
Costume Design Art School
Image Credit Manuel Vason
Lighting Hansjörg Schmidt
Commissioned by The Place
Supported by Arts Council England and Wellcome Trust.

This event is part of Autumn 2018