Hot Coals Theatre are establishing a unique charming style of theatre without words that is an extraordinary mix of physical comedy, clowning, mime and dance used to create emotionally engaging storytelling. Their first production "A storm in a tea cup" dealt with old age and was inspired by Chekov's "Three sisters". Their second "Finders Keeper" explored the love between a parent and child and was inspired by the story of Moses in the Bullrushes. This third production "Knock Knock" explores what happens when a botanist, Pepper, knocks on the door of a forest dweller, Harris and reminded me of the TV ad for TV Licensing when a couple fast forward through their life together.
It is devised and performed by the Founders of Hot Coals Theatre, Clare-Louise English and Jo Sargeant who work so well together. You hardly notice that there are no words as they use movement and facial expressions synchronised with the beautiful underscore to tell their story. With their comical noses and Harris's sumptuous beard, so much of the emotion is expressed through their eyes and they exploit this wonderfully, never rushing the moment and always aware of the audience watching them.
