Description
Would you like to live an extra 200 years? How about as a megacorporation’s experiment – on the surface a supercool, enhanced super-human? Everything’s perfect, apart from those that control you.
Meet our guide to the multifaceted expectations of a future world – KID_X (Malick Bright aka AndroidX), the flex and krump dance prodigy, fitted with a prototype bionic heart, who falls for Gabriella (Amanda Att-wood), the famous rooftop acrobat. His heart is corporate property and she’s dedicated to her millions of followers.
At the centre of the story is singer/songwriter Eva Lazarus, who’s been making waves in the world of British hip-hop, reggae, and underground music. Singing brand new songs written specifically for the project, she plays Dr Lazarus, the trailblazing inventor and KID_X’s overbearing guardian on a mission to save the world. Musically, the show draws on music of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora including reggae, dubstep, drum’n’bass and cyperpunk and is heavily inspired by UK sound system culture.
KID_X is a first of its kind, bringing together the creative powerhouses of Mungo’s Hi Fi, Feral, MHz, award-winning Scottish animators OnceWereFarmers andEva Lazarus. Expect hand-balancing, Flexin, Krump, BoneBreaking, hypnotic video projections, and heavy bass.
This is a get on your feet, forward-thinking, tech-edge show that defies categorisation. Somewhere between digital circus and dance, with all the energy of a live music gig, KID_X is a vision of the future.
Funded by Creative Scotland, Arts Council England, PRS Foundation For Music, Tramway, Macrobert Arts Centre. Supported by Platform, Jackson’s Lane, Bassline Circus and No Fit State Circus.
★★★★ “Slick and contemporary blend of music, circus and physical theatre…invoking grime and dubstep to air-shaking effect.”
The List
Due to loud music in the show, we advise that parents bring ear defenders for young children. Includes flashing and strobe lighting.
Cast
Lyricist/MC – Eva Lazarus
Dance Artist – Android X
Hand Balancer – Amanda Att-wood
Creative Team
AV/Set/LX design/Co Director – Dav Bernard
Direction – Bex Anson
Music Production – Mungo Hifi
Costume Design – Saehee Simmons
3D Animation – OnceWereFarmers/ Beeple
Dramaturg – Gavin Marshall
Choreographic Outside Eye
Theo ‘Godson’ Oloyade & Divine Tasinda
Produced by Feral
Keyholder members priority booking opens 14 February, 12pm. Public booking opens from 21 February, 10am.