12/12/2022
The play Icarus F**ked Up throws us into the life of a regular family stuck in a modern Labyrinth of sibling rivalry, parental stress and growing up under one roof that is slowly but surely caving in. We meet our protagonist in the middle of a mental health crisis. Sam is 15 and suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. Lately he is being followed by a strange shadow, with horns. His own personal Minotaur has come to stay. Family, teachers and friends are at a loss; until the day Sam takes a leap of faith and decides; it's time to fly. Icarus - F**ked Up shines a light on the stigma, fears and prejudices surrounding young people in emotional distress. We have combined powerful imagery with acting, puppetry and animation to create an arresting and authentic production.
Photo by Jörg Metzner
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