Coming Soon at the Burrell 

Flying Eye Theatre

Cutting the Cord

‘I never got used to seeing my mum and dad’s smile trapped behind the thick
glass window of the departure gate’.
Where did you come from? Where are you going? Inspired by true stories
from interviews, Cutting the Cord portrays what “Home” means to us through
a Japanese woman’s journey. It is warm, comedic, poignant and realistic. This
partly promenade style show integrates unique visual imagery with spoken
anecdotes, live music and an intimate, yet comfortable, relationship between
the performer and the audience.

“Cleverly constructed piece…Empathetic and humane, Cutting the Cord is a
cross-continental journey that is immersive, thought-provoking and haunting:
exactly what experimental theatre should be.” Ben Judge, Fest Magazine
“Playing with the right edge of performance art, Cutting the Cord had something
rare: a touch of beauty.” Tobias Chapple, London Festival Fringe
“Intriguing and interactive…the dreamlike atmosphere and the contemplative
nature …It’s a journey well worth taking.” Paul Ewing, Whats On Stage
“Beautiful and immensely pleasing to watch… Full of quirks and surprises and
seamlessly constructed, using the full space of the cavernous venue to great
effect.” Dave Heslop, Edinburgh Festival Magazine
“Anyone who has moved to a new city or country will instantly recognise the
way Kimura feels, although few of us could express it quite as beautifully as
she does.” Lauren Paxman, The Stage
“It is alternative theatre without grandeur or pomposity. The audience is invited
in and made comfortable, not confused and challenged by overly ambiguous
dialogue and images. Clever, calm and touching.” Emma Berge, British Theatre
Guide