A multi-sensory art installation and gig production by a children’s ‘punk’ theatre company is coming to Cliftonville this September.
Crescendorious, a punk theatre company founded by Thanet’s Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy, brings ‘ A Message for the Future’ to ARK Cliftonville Cultural Centre.
Commissioned by artsdepot and Southbank Centre’s Imagine Festival in 2025 to sold-out audiences, A Message for the Future has already captivated a families and communities.
It is specifically designed for early years and all family audiences.
Audiences will explore a magical future garden where they can meet a punk poet Dandelion, a rock n roll Minibeast and an operatic super Herb. It promises a multi-sensory experience that subverts the early years genre through original rock n roll music, celebrating a journey of nature and kindness.
A Message for the Future is an immersive, theatrical space in surround sound which explores themes of coexistence with nature and creativity. Its purpose is connection with your little ones and the environment whilst engaging sight, sound, touch, and smell.
Brigitte said: “A Message for the Future is a show, a space, a feeling of community, beautiful cool music, and having a boogie with nature as an essential act of punk joyful explorative rebellion! It feels like the vibiest immersive hidden wonderland tent you’d stumble on at Glastonbury at 1am after watching Self Esteem on The Park Stage…. But it’s midday, and you’re with your baby and you haven’t had much sleep, and you might have a bit of dried up porridge down your top from this morning!
“Accessibility is at the heart of A Message for the Future, ensuring it is always a sensory-friendly space for neurodivergent and disabled audiences.”
All elements are designed with access considered for 0-3 year olds (older siblings welcome) and their parents/carers.
A Message to the Future comes to ARK Cliftonville Cultural Centre on 10 September.
Find tickets at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arkcliftonville/2292653
