CROOKED DANCES

About the show

“You’ve heard of magic hour, right? We’re in it. Right now.” Journalist Katy is desperate for her big break, and an interview in Paris with world famous concert pianist Silvia de Zingaro looks like just her chance. But the odds are against her. After a disastrous interview, Katy feels certain there's a bigger story there than meets the eye. She hunts for clues, finding Silvia has a collection of mystical books and an apparent fixation with composer Erik Satie. Just as Katy's hope begins to fade, a mysterious night-time encounter with the pianist may well give her the scoop she's looking for… Robin French's compelling play examines music, time and attention in our modern digital age. It first played at The Other Place in summer 2019 as part of the Mischief Festival.