The Nature of Forgetting

Theatre RE

Presented by Performance Infinity

‘Profoundly moving’ — BBC Radio 4

Since its 2017 premiere, The Nature of Forgetting has moved audiences from New York to Seoul, São Paulo to Shanghai, and played to sold-out houses across the US, China and beyond; establishing itself as one of the most powerful theatrical experiences of the past decade.

Following more than 200 performances worldwide, Theatre Re brings its explosive, powerful and joyous piece about what is left when memory is gone to China as part of its landmark 10th Anniversary Season.

Tom is living with young onset dementia. We meet him as he prepares for his 55th birthday party and past memories come flooding back. Developed with Neuroscience Professor Kate Jeffery and the Alzheimer’s Society, The Nature of Forgetting is a life-affirming journey into a weakening mind, where fragmented does not have to mean defeated.

As one of the UK’s leading visual theatre companies, Theatre Re combines original live music with striking visual performance to create deeply moving, non-verbal theatre about universal human challenges and the fragility of life.

‘Profoundly moving... An action packed celebration of life’ —— BBC Radio 4

‘Exquisitely beautiful and punishingly energetic... This is a special show.’  ——The List

‘The Nature of Forgetting is the highlight of the Fringe.’——Theatre Bubble

‘Incredible...The Nature Of Forgetting is a powerful reminder of the beauty of mime’ ——GQ Magazine UK

‘This is an extraordinary production.’  —— London City Nights