A film-maker struggles to detach himself from his past, after the tragic loss of his actress wife and the films they made together. Entangled in his world of memories and dreams, he is barely aware of the young woman who moves silently around him with a broom and a dust cloth.
Touch Me Not is an indefinable story that weaves together the sweep of a broom and the execution of a hero, the whirring of a film projector and the strumming of a guitar, the poetry of the greats and the word “farewell”.
The drama is conveyed through a blend of stage action, film sequences, spoken text and music. It is not necessary to understand English to enjoy this show.
Running length: 60 minutes
Practical and Technical Requirements
This show requires an acting area of at least 5x5m.
The set involves a desk, a chair, a wooden cabinet and a screen.
A projector is placed inside the cabinet (on stage) which is used to project images onto the screen.
Soundtrack
The unique soundtrack includes:
– music by leading Estonian composer Peeter Vähi
– original music by local composer Takuto Koide, specially commissioned for this show
– traditional Filipino guitar songs performed by Robert Collins and recorded especially for this show
– evocative soundscapes created by sound designer Henry Morse