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Mon 24 Aug
|Soho Upstairs
The Runaway Effect (WIP)
A work-in-progress theatre piece at Soho Theatre Upstairs — two nights of scratch performances where audiences get to see new material in development. Running 24–25 August in Soho, London.
Time & Location
24 Aug 2026, 18:45 – 25 Aug 2026, 20:30
Soho Upstairs, 21 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
About the event
Aris has spent her whole life running away, but even at the edge of the world her problems are there to meet her.
Inspired by stories of yokai, monsters from Japanese folklore, The Runaway Effect is a modern fairytale exploring self-preservation, self-acceptance and abandonment. Brought to life with puppetry, live sound and experimental multimedia, we travel through icy landscapes filled with supernatural entities.
Whether these creatures are helpful, mischievous, malevolent, or entirely in her head, Aris must find out what they want to find her way home.
Special thanks for the support from:
Center 151
Japan Foundation
Yu Song - R&D puppet designer
Find out more info or book your tickets on https://sohotheatre.com/events/the-runaway-effect-wip/
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