KS5

Complicité's Mnemonic education resource

Costume, wigs, hair and make-up Directing Drama Lighting, sound, video Performing Arts

Artwork with two superimposed images, one of a very blurred human face over which is a translucent image of a leaf. On top of these is a meandering line in blue, red and blue again, that could be a river, or capilliaries.

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Overview

This written education resource explores the work of renowned theatre company Complicité, focusing on the 2024 production of Mnemonic. The pack includes interviews with key members of the creative team and exercises to explore in the classroom.

Learning outcomes

This resource is designed to support students and teachers who are exploring Complicité as contemporary theatre practitioners as part of an A Level drama course.

Production information

Olivier Theatre, 2024.

Mnemonic conceived by Simon McBurney; a co-production with Complicité; directed by Simon McBurney; set design by Michael Levine; costume design by Christina Cunningham; lighting design by Paul Anderson; sound design by Christopher Shutt; video design by Roland Horvath for rocafilm; casting by Alastair Coomer CDG; Vocal Arrangements and singing coaching by Osnat Schmool; dramatherapy by Samantha Adams; intimacy coordination by Elle McAlpine for EK Intimacy.