Tangled Thread Theatre

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Photographs by Amir Aal

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Brighton Fringe

Southwark Playhouse, London

Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin

Greenside, Edinburgh Fringe Festival

 

Close to You follows the story of Jennifer and her ongoing turbulent relationship with Anorexia, an affliction that is intertwined with her love and idolisation of 70s pop sensation Karen Carpenter.

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Jennifer is a performer, full of self-criticism, who spends her time evaluating herself professionally and aesthetically. However her personal struggles are far from clear-cut as they are inextricably linked with the famed Anorexia sufferer Karen Carpenter. Struggling to get over both her disease and her obsession, it soon becomes apparent that it may never be her agenda to do so.

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Taken from real life experiences and featuring live music taken from The Carpenters’ hits, Close to You addresses the world of eating disorders, the struggle for success, and obsession with popular culture in a fresh and dynamic way.

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CAST & CREATIVES

Written and Performed by Jennie Eggleton

Directed by Anna Simpson

Pianist Adam Sowter

Set and Costume Design by Sarah June Mills

Technical and Production Design and Management by Benedict Jones

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Reviews

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***** "Powerful, moving and very raw"

Three Weeks

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***** "Breathtaking...be prepared for a rollercoaster ride"

Edinburgh Guide

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**** "Spellbinding...this production is outstanding"

EdFringe Review

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*** “Original and finely constructed”

The Scotsman

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