Tortoise in a Nutshell: Concerned Others

Half way between dream and cold reality, intricate miniature worlds with detailed figurines, shoe box style installations, turntables, micro-projection and immersive soundscapes share first-hand accounts, hopes and reflections about the impact of alcoholism. It is a poignant look at the weight carried by the community surrounding a person living with addiction. From its 2023 premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival comes this intimate piece confronting the deadly culture of shame, ignorance and misunderstanding surrounding substance dependence.