Ted Hughes’ classic modern fable, The Iron Man, has been adapted by Paul Sirett for this bold new outdoor theatre production. The unexpected arrival of The Iron Man casts a shadow of fear across a small farm community. But when an enormous dragon from outer-space threatens to annihilate the planet, it is the Iron Man who comes to the rescue.
Set against a backdrop of celestial soundscapes, a deaf and disabled ensemble spins stories with words, sign language, and audio-descriptive narrative so that all families can watch and experience the delights of this colossal story that emerges from the shadows and takes to the air.
The Iron Man was commissioned by Without Walls and Greenwich + Docklands International Festival, supported by Arts Council England.
