Seabright Productions
An Instinct for Kindness
Thu 23 February
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In November 2010, Chris Larner accompanied his chronically ill ex-wife to Switzerland’s Dignitas clinic. He came home with an empty wheelchair and a story to tell.
This bittersweet show reflects on the circumstances surrounding Chris’ journey and won a Fringe First when it premièred at the Edinburgh Festival in 2011.
In a candid performance, Chris explores both the profound personal implications and the wider ethical considerations of the contentious issue of assisted dying.
What the papers say...
'Chris Larner tells his story simply, but with a Kitson-esque storytelling structure that constantly snakes back on itself, and with scrupulous, unflinching honesty. This is a show that reminds us that how we die is as important as how we live.' **** The Guardian
'Intensely moving, at times overwhelming. Larner relates it all with a clear-eyed, occasionally funny, occasionally horrifying lack of sentimentality.' **** The Independent
'A wonderfully subtle and deceptively understated performance. This is story-telling of a very high order.' **** The Times
'The word extraordinary is misapplied... but there's few other words that do justice to Larner's show.' ***** Edinburgh Evening News
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