Equinox
Role: Director
Written by Laurie Slade
Produced by Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A truly tremendous performance, hugely impressive and nuanced both emotionally and vocally, and greeted with a standing ovation - The Scotsman
Under the direction of Slade and André Agius, McKellen grabbed the mic from the table in front of him and held it close, the better to spit out the plosives of an irascible man struggling to find the right words at the bitter end of his life. - The Guardian
A masterclass in emotional control - CorrBlimey
“Frank, Raw, Electric”
A fully committed performance, accompanied by judiciously designed lighting and atmospherics that add just the right level of visual drama. With any luck, after such a cracking debut and high-profile endorsement, Equinox will return for a full outing in the near future. - All Edinburgh Theatre
A rare theatrical event: a special reading of Equinox, a new play by Laurie Slade, with initial concept by Sean Mathias, directed by Laurie Slade and André Agius and performed by Ian McKellen. The play follows Ed, an older man trapped in a strange room, wrestling with his past, conflicted desires, and visions of alternative realities. At once witty, poetic, and raw, Equinox is a meditation on mortality, meaning, and the stories we tell ourselves at life’s end—with flashes of cosmic vision and queer desire. In McKellen’s hands, this one-man performance promises to be unforgettable: intimate, daring, and deeply human.
Cast
Ian McKellen
Crew
Director – André Agius
Stage Manager – Ali Biggs
Lighting Design – André Agius