THEATRE

‘Cutting the Cord’ is a one-woman spectacle by ‘Flying Eye’ Theatre Company. Sachi; a petite, wildly animated Japanese woman creates a simple, poetic and at times moving piece of experimental theatre which gently explores the topic of immigration and the emotional void between cities on reflection of her autobiographical journey from Tokyo to London and back again.

As the title might suggest, the piece explores the severance from one’s place of birth and the journey for a new sense of belonging. This poetic metaphor of being uprooted is playfully travelled in the show, as Sachi tenderly and comically presents a very watchable story which completely draws the audience in.

Beginning with a little audience participation, Sachi and her equally charming musician lure the audience onto the stage, and the first 15 minutes are unintimidating but theatrically, less exciting. However, It does have the double effect of disorientating the conventions of theatre, and familiarising the audience with each other and the space. This clever transference of the thematic centre and emotional pull of Sachi’s story shows how the concept of the piece was conveyed successfully through her heart-warming character, making this experimental piece relatable and endearing to its audience, where total theatre usually fails.