Meaning in the Void

Meaning in the Void: Tuesday 8 SeptemberLeeds Arts Centre presents an evening of brand-new theatre beneath the stars, in collaboration with Planetarium GO.
What happens when theatre meets the cosmos?Tonight's programme brings together five original pieces exploring humanity, identity, hope and the search for meaning, performed inside the spectacular Planetarium GO dome in Millennium Square.Tonight's line-up18:00 Space Man by Theo Devine, directed by Imogen O'Connor
18:40 Anima written and directed by Spike Marshall
19:10 A Canvas of Stars written and curated by Spike Marshall, featuring original poetry by Matt Haines, Louise Redfearn, Rosie MacDonald and Nobody Important
19:55 Borrowed Light written and directed by Sophie Clement
20:20 Hope Against Tyranny: 1984 adapted and directed by Sophie ClementDoors 18:00. Programme runs to approximately 20:40, with changeovers between each piece.Every show is just 2! Pick and mix your evening and see the pieces that catch your imagination, or, if you can't choose, grab a Night Pass for a discounted price and experience the whole programme.Space Man Have you ever been alone for so long you start to consider... things? You, as a human, will realise the full extent of life's frailty and how easily the line between hope and despair begins to blur when your life itself is at risk or the only person you have to talk to is a screwdriver. At least that's the case for Oliver on his extraordinary intergalactic journey.Anima Hundreds of years after humanity's supposed extinction, two androids, Karel and Peck, pilot an ancient ship through the dark. As they navigate the void, they debate sentience, irrationality, and what it truly means to have a soul. But as they approach a derelict vessel that may hold the answers they seek, they must face a terrifying question: if artificial intelligence has finally built its own humanity, what happens when it meets its maker? A gripping, philosophical sci-fi staged against the massive viewscreen of the planetarium dome.A Canvas of Stars For as long as we have had eyes to see the dark, we have filled it with our stories. The Sky is a Canvas of Stars is a breathtaking visual spectacle that anchors the evening in ancient creation myths. Set beneath a projected moon, actors weave these timeless global legends together with stunning original work from Leeds poets. Witness how the human need to reach for the heavens and make sense of the void is a tradition still very much alive today.Borrowed Light Beneath a canopy of ancient constellations, two friends find the space to simply stop and exist. Staged intimately against the vastness of the cosmos, Borrowed Light uses Greek mythology to explore the heavy burden of curating and filtering your personality for the benefit of others. A deeply moving, relatable exploration of human isolation, and the courage it takes to stop dimming your own light.Hope Against Tyranny: 1984 A tense, atmospheric reading of Winston Smith's pivotal discovery of the forbidden Book of Goldstein. Delivered by the award-winning team behind April's 1984, this gripping excerpt strips away the magic of the cosmos, cutting through the ethereal planetarium atmosphere with the chilling, heavy reality of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.Planetarium GO, Millennium Square, Leeds
Individual shows: 2 each.Night Pass: discounted admission to the full programme.Come for one show. Come for three. Or spend the whole night under the stars and find your meaning in the void