Sand - Kook Ensemble

ABOUT THE SHOW
Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devons coastline, Dylan and Heather navigate the complexities of living with dementia. Together they uncover the profound truths about love, memory and resilience, with coastal erosion symbolising lifes inevitable changes.
Sand is a non verbal show using circus and theatre to explore the lives of people living with Dementia.ABOUT THE COMPANY
Kook Ensemble brings together our team of world class theatre makers to create original and playful stories. We delight in blending the very best of circus arts and theatre to charm, surprise and keep you guessing until the end!Sand is Kook Ensembles second show, hard on the heels of our critically acclaimed tour of Filibuster in 2024.Photography by Roy RileyPERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Running time: 70 minutes, no interval
Age recommendation:8+
Content warnings:grief, dementia and deathABOUT THE COMPANY
Kook Ensemble is a new contemporary circus theatre company that makes compelling and playful work. Formed in 2023 and based in North Devon, we bring our unique voice in circus and skilled acrobatics to create characters and stories that fulfil our mission to bring connection, joy and open-hearted discovery to our audiences.ABOUT STERTS
Originally a pig farm, Sterts is a four acre site where nature and creativity collide and is home to the Barn Theatre (400 seats), multi-purpose Sturrock Studio (50-70 seats) and Community Hub. Following a period of major redevelopment in 2024, the original amphitheatre is now covered by a solar powered barn, which is run solely off renewable energy.The Barn Theatre has retained the original amphitheatre bench seating, so we recommend bringing a cushion to sit on.The Barn Theatre is wind and rain proof but is not a heated space. Therefore, we encourage you to dress for the weather and embrace the elements. Wrap up warm and bring a blanket especially in the spring and autumn.FOOD AND DRINK
Our on site bar stocks drinks from The Cornish Wine Company, snacks from Redmoor Snacks and Ice Cream from Treleavens Luxury Cornish Ice Cream. Our bar opens one hour before Barn Theatre performances. Sterts does not have an onsite cafe, so we recommend visiting one of our local pubs, restaurants or farm shops for pre-show food. Our bar is staffed by our wonderful volunteer team throughout the year. Audiences are welcome to bring a picnic to site but please do not bring alcohol to the premises.HOW TO GET HERE
Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre is in Upton Cross, just six miles from Liskeard, eight miles from Callington and ten miles from Launceston. Sterts is within easy reach of the A30 and A38, a one hour drive from Truro and 45 minute drive from Plymouth.Public Transport is limited. Want to limit your carbon footprint or save money on fuel? Check out the nationalLiftshare [https://liftshare.com/uk] network and find someone to share your journey with.PARKING
We havefree onsite parking, including disabled parking.From January 2026, we will have to 2 EV car charging points on our site. We recommend arriving in good time for each performance.ACCESSIBILITY
We have a registered Changing Place on site.
The Barn Theatre is a 150m walk from the car park with level access to seating at the top of the theatre.
Hand rails are installed on the far left and right of the seating. Our Barn Theatre does not have a lift or hearing loop, however there are plans to install these in the future. Our seating is unreserved, however we will always reserve seating for audience members with access needs and are happy to provide chairs if needed. Please contact us on 01579 362382 or hello@stertsarts.org and our team will be happy to help.