Building individual and collective resilience in the face of misinformation
Sage & Jester, a groundbreaking new arts production company, announces the world premiere of Storehouse, an ambitious production that will challenge your sense of truth and trust. Storehouse promises to be one of the UK’s most artistically daring and large-scale immersive theatre shows.
The four founding members of this visionary production will be voiced by an extraordinary ensemble of talent led by Toby Jones, beloved actress and writer Meera Syal CBE FRSL, acclaimed performer Kathryn Hunter, and rising star Billy Howle. Composer Anna Meredith will provide the musical finale for this awe-inspiring production, as audiences are thrust into a battle between the defenders of Truth and the keepers of Order.
Challenging how we perceive truth, trust and the narratives that shape our world, this groundbreaking production is set to redefine immersive theatre, leaving audiences questioning our digital age. This isn’t just a show; it is a call to action.
Storehouse invites audiences to step into a world where humanity’s stories have been carefully archived since 1983, the dawn of the internet. As audiences navigate this rich and awe-inspiring underworld, they’ll confront the powers that shape everyday narratives, questioning their own role and behaviours within society.
This revolutionary production, set across a space equivalent to two football fields, thrusts audiences into a battle between the defenders of Truth and the keepers of Order. As the Storehouse crumbles and secrets unfold, the true cost of controlling the narrative will be revealed, urging audiences to examine their vulnerability in the face of power. Fusing art, technology, and cutting-edge storytelling, this immersive theatre show will have audiences question how they can protect themselves—and others—from being manipulated by powerful forces within this digital information ecosystem.
Led by Founder and Concept Creator Liana Patarkatsishvili, Creative Director Sophie Larsmon and Lead Producer Rosalyn Newbery, Storehouse brings together an award-winning team of writers,designers, and artists.
The show takes place in Deptford Storehouse, over a 9,000 square metre space, which was once used as the paper store for Rupert Murdoch’s News International group, now known as News UK. The vast set is derived in large part from raw, organic and bio materials, ensuring an eco-conscious experience.
Creative Researcher Aoife van Linden Tol comments, Our work at Sage & Jester is informed by extensive and rigorous research ensuring that we have an in-depth understanding of the issues in information ecosystems. We have conducted years of desk research as well as original data collection allowing us to gather important insights about how susceptible our audiences are to misinformation and how it affects beliefs, behaviour and decision making, particularly around the major issues of our time. We then weave this knowledge into the creative process, providing checks and balances to ensure we are encouraging behavioural change that aligns with our mission.
Storehouse promises an extraordinary experience that pushes the boundaries of theatre and invites reflection on the world we inhabit. By fostering critical thinking, Sage & Jester aims to build individual and collective resilience in the face of misinformation.
Deptford Storehouse, Off New King Street, Grove Street, London, SE8 3AA from Tuesday 4th June – 20th September. Times: Wed, Thu, Fri – 6pm & 8pm; Sat – 3pm, 5pm & 8pm; Sun – 12pm, 2pm & 5pm. 90minues.
Admission: £27.50 – £47.50
Booking and full details: https://www.sageandjester.com
