I’m a Phoenix, Bitch
2018-2020
Bryony Kimmings weaves a powerful, dark and joyful masterpiece about motherhood, heartbreak and finding inner strength.
In 2016, Bryony nearly drowned. Postnatal breakdowns, an imploding relationship and an extremely sick child left her sitting beneath the waves hoping she could slowly turn to shell. Four years later and she is able to deal with life again, but wears the scars of that year like a dark and heavy cloak.
Tonight a new legend will be created, that of the invincible and fearless woman – a tale Bryony wishes she had known from birth.
Awards & Press
Best Video Design 2019 Offies
★★★★
“A choking and exhilarating ride”
The Guardian
★★★★
“Kimmings is the greatest show-woman in town”
The Scotsman
Credits
Writer, Performer & Co-Director Bryony Kimmings · Co-Director Kirsty Housley · Creative Producer Philippa Barr · Art Director David Curtis Ring · Musical Supervisor & Composer Tom Parkinson · Projection Design Will Duke · Sound Designer Lewis Gibson · Lighting Designer Johanne Jensen · Production Manager Helen Mugridge · Technical Stage Manager and Video & Sound Operator Froud · Lighting Operator James Smellie
Co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne, Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts and supported by Latitude Festival. Supported by the British Council, and supported by Arts Council England using public funding. In association with Avalon
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