Flightpath

by James Burke

produced by Brief Palava

A Surreal Comedy about Things Falling from Planes

A man, a plane, a body: pandemonium!

High above the earth, where hunks of metal soar on invisible winds, the very fabric of reality breaks down… When an unidentified body falls impossibly fast from a plane which never existed, one journalist – determined to make sense of it all – resolves to take up the case.

When what he finds goes deeper than a single story could, he quickly finds himself picking battle lines in a fight between reason and madness. Flightpath weaves a tapestry of craziness which might just make sense of the spinning world we live in. Brace yourselves for this colourful comedy about humanity’s fascination with the skies.

Brief Palava are a dynamic Glasgow-based theatre collective who share Scotland’s unique theatrical offering on the national and international stage. Having gained renown for their pioneering digital work in the last two years, Flightpath is a welcome return to the punchy, provocative, flexible form that’s been delighting audiences.

Press for this production

a delightful romp through different viewpoints on planes and flying – a lively and spirited journey ★★★★ LondonTheatre1

A flight of fancy to enjoy. ReviewsGate

Press for previous productions

Funny, engaging, poignant, and utterly delightful. ★★★★★ One4Review

The energy on display is formidable. ★★★★ The Metropolis

Fast, funny, and approachable theatre. ★★★★ Everything Theatre

Vibrant physical theatre and powerful acting. ★★★★ Three Weeks

Expertly conceived, cleverly restored and inventively staged. Fringe Review

Flightpath by James Burke

Directed by Tomaz Krajnc

Lighting Design: Laurel Marks

Sound Design: Kristina Kapilin

Stage Design advisor: Lu Herbert

Produced by Brief Palava

Marketing: Laura Gricar

Cast: James Burke, Kelly Davie, Derek Jeck.

a delightful romp through different viewpoints on planes and flying – a lively and spirited journey ★★★★

LondonTheatre1

A flight of fancy to enjoy

ReviewsGate

the three performers have charm to spare

Broadway World

great fluidity and a charming confidence that carries the audience along

There Ought To Be Clowns

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