About the show
Bob and Bernard don’t have that much in common. But after a chance meeting at their weekly hospice group, they realise they share one ambition – to do some serious living before they die. So, with a bottle of Bollinger and the keys to Bernard's Bentley in hand, they hit the road, and take on one final, death-defying adventure.
Originally commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Dead Good is a funny and poignant theatre show celebrating friendship - and the importance of living every precious day to the full. Bubbling with humour and awash with pathos, this beautifully crafted production is performed entirely without words.
Dead Good is accessible to deaf and hard of hearing audiences without BSL interpretation.
Suitable for 12 years +
5 stars ★★★★★ “Go see Dead Good, you’ll be inspired to enjoy every day...” Tammy Gooding: BBC Hereford and Worcester
Vamos Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Dead Good is a co-production with Corn Exchange Newbury and a co-commission with London International Mime Festival, made with support from The Leche Trust.
Staging
Total Tour Personnel: 4 performers + 1 technician
Venue Technical Staff Requirements: A minimum of 2 resident technicians for get-in, performance calls and get out, to be provided by the venue; no contras
Min. stage area: negotiable, with an ideal minimum of 7 metres depth x 7 metres width x clearance of 3 metres to grid
Duration: 70 mins, no interval
Suitability: 12 years +
Lighting: We tour with one technician, so a lighting pre-rig is essential, and a blackout is required
Sound: We operate sound on QLab using our own laptop with an external soundcard, running 4 x 1/4" jack outputs to 4 speakers: we provide 2 x onstage speakers and require the venue to provide suitable front-of-house speaker set up.
Min get in time: Approximately 8 hours, depending on venue and with a pre-rig (essential) in place.
Max get out time: The get out starts immediately after the final show and takes a maximum of 2 hours. Please note this also includes time for post-show audience engagement, something venues find very beneficial.
Accessibility
We have developed a strong reputation for creating work that attracts people who are less engaged in arts and culture. Audiences find our full mask theatre accessible because it’s highly visual and unerringly human. We connect with diverse audiences, and because there is no barrier of words to overcome, we attract people whose first language isn’t English. We have a strong following among deaf audiences who don’t miss out on the action, as there’s no need for BSL interpretation.
Audience Engagement
To give the best possible value and audience experience, we can offer official Post Show Chats or a less formal chance to meet and chat with the performers after the show in the foyer.
Show clips
Trailer
Reviews
Dead Good Gallery
Walkabout
As part of the Dead Good offer, we have a special full mask Walkabout act designed to promote the show or take part in health and care events. For more details, see our Walkabout page.
Learning and Participation
Vamos Theatre offers workshops for schools, colleges and universities, which can run alongside a performance booking, which give a unique experience of full mask and physical theatre. You can find out more information on our Learning pages.
Further information and booking
For further information, please contact Claire Morton, Executive Producer on 01905 312921 or by email on claire[at]vamostheatre.co.uk