Robertson’s Crusoe : No Man’s An Island

Produced in association with The Civic Barnsley, ECT & makin projects

 Devised and performed by Gavin Robertson (‘Thunderbirds F.A.B’, ‘The Six-Sided Man’, ‘Spittoon’, ‘A Grimm World’, ‘2010 A Space Oddity’, ’Vampirates’) this is a new solo show for 2012.

A layered show that parallels the classic novel by Daniel Defoe, ‘CRUSOE’ features a hit-man, isolated by his profession, but of a philosophical turn of mind! Performed in a physical style, with movement, an original  music soundtrack and Gavin Robertson’s usual acting precision, atmospheric lighting, and attention to detail.

A chic, stylish, thought-provoking and textured production.

‘A visual fable about hope, courage, and redemption for a recession-hit UK!’

Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle conviction that is compelling to watch’ – The Guardian

‘Careful observation and sheer skill!’ - The Independent

‘A physical perfection that gives you the chills’ – Zwolle Courant (the Netherlands)

COMPANY GAVIN ROBERTSON

Led by Artistic Director, Gavin Robertson, ‘CoGR’ has created a diverse portfolio of productions including ‘Spittoon’, ‘The Three Musketeers’, ‘The Six-Sided Man’, ‘Fantastical Voyage’, ‘I Am Who Am I’ and infamously - ‘Thunderbirds F.A.B.’ which played in London's West End on six separate occasions between 1989 and 2002. Every one of his productions has toured internationally via The British Council, independent producers and/or Festivals, including several tours to Japan, Australia and New Zealand, the USA, Singapore, Tunisia, Senegal and Morocco, as well as Hong Kong, Lebanon, Turkey, Oman, Brazil, Chile and many others. Company Gavin Robertson’s first original production for a younger audience, ‘Message In A Bottle’ toured the UK in Autumn 2006.

In 2008 ‘A Grimm World’ (again funded by ACE) was the second production for this younger audience, and a fourth UK tour of ‘Spittoon’ toured nationally.

He also works as a Director and actor and recently appeared in the award-winning West End hit ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’ (plus UK tour), after a stint in the cult Edinburgh hit ‘12 Angry Men’ (directed by Guy Masterson and featuring Bill Bailey, Steve Frost and a host of stand-up comics) which also toured to Australia and NZ. In 2008 he was ‘Long John Silver’ for BSC for an 8-months’ UK No 1 tour in ‘Treasure Island’. And he directed/co-created a newly devised piece ‘The Other Side’ for ‘Scene’ which was performed at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival to great acclaim.