The Chair is a poignant solo performance piece that delves into the complex emotions of loss, memory, and acceptance. Created by writer and director Terry Smith in collaboration with performer Lise Boucon, this carefully choreographed production unfolds without the use of words or music, relying solely on movement and expression to convey a profound narrative.

As the audience enters the theatre, their attention is drawn to a solitary empty chair placed on the stage, facing them expectantly. A performer emerges from the back of the stage and approaches the chair, standing by its side. What ensues is a series of repetitive motions and gestures that hint at the presence of an unseen figure, evoking emotions ranging from joy and nostalgia to frustration and sorrow.

Through a gradual progression of movements, the performer navigates a journey of recollection and reflection, ultimately reaching a powerful realisation: the revelation of a suicide and an irreversible loss. This climactic moment confronts both the performer and the audience with the harsh truth that some wounds cannot be healed and some absences cannot be filled.

The Chair stands as a testament to the power of physical storytelling and emotional resonance, inviting viewers to witness a soul-stirring exploration of grief and acceptance.

oducing "The Chair" - a captivating solo performance crafted by Terry Smith and enriched through collaborations with the talented performer, Lise Boucon.

Introducing "The Chair"

Step into the theatre and be greeted by a solitary empty chair on the stage, facing the expectant audience. As a performer emerges silently from the shadows and takes her place beside the chair, a profound journey begins.

Witness a meticulously orchestrated sequence of movements, devoid of words or music, as the performer navigates through a spectrum of emotions - from playful recollections to seething anger and poignant regret. Each gesture, each pause, hints at an unseen absence, unraveling a poignant narrative of loss and remembrance.

With precision and grace, the performer guides you towards the rear of the stage, delving deeper into her emotional unraveling until she reaches a powerful revelation. "The Chair" is a moving exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.

Experience the spellbinding artistry of "The Chair" - a performance that will linger in your heart long after the final curtain falls.Step into the theatre and be greeted by a solitary empty chair on the stage, facing the expectant audience. As a performer emerges silently from the shadows and takes her place beside the chair, a profound journey begins.

Witness a meticulously orchestrated sequence of movements, devoid of words or music, as the performer navigates through a spectrum of emotions - from playful recollections to seething anger and poignant regret. Each gesture, each pause, hints at an unseen absence, unraveling a poignant narrative of loss and remembrance.

With precision and grace, the performer guides you towards the rear of the stage, delving deeper into her emotional unraveling until she reaches a powerful revelation. "The Chair" is a moving exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory.

Experience the spellbinding artistry of "The Chair" - a performance that will linger in your heart long after the final curtain falls.