MAYK present an award-winning collaboration between Jaz Woodcock-Stewart and Morgann Runacre-Temple, fresh from a run at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of Horizon.

Civilisation is an experiment in theatrical realism and contemporary dance. 

A hairdryer, an oven, a letter opener. The local church, fiscal policy and Marie Kondo’s folding technique.

Civilisation is about the things we’ve lost and the things we’ve built. Civilisation is a day in the life of a woman following a tragic event. 

From the creator behind critically acclaimed Lands, Civilisation is a sideways look at the untheatrical reality of loss.

Music by ABBA and Bach.

Civilisation was awarded the Jury Award at Fast Forward Festival, European Festival for Young Stage Directors at Dresden Staatsschauspiel.

“Complex, raw and insensibly smart, I could watch it forever”
★★★★ Kate Wyver, The Guardian

Directed by Jaz Woodcock-Stewart

Choreography by Morgann Runacre-Temple and the company

Produced by Antler

Designed by Charlotte Espiner

Lighting Designer Alex Fernandes

Assistant Producer Eve Allin

Videography Richard Perryman

Production photos Alex Brenner

Developed with Lise Smith, Claire Gaydon, Laura Lorenzi, Fern Grimbley, Jack Anderson, Chihiro Kawasaki, Gabriella Schmidt, Amy Drew and Riley Wolf

Supported by New Diorama Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, HOME Manchester, Arts Council England