THE MUTANT MAN

by Christopher Bryant

The Space Arts Centre, London, 2017

Director Heather Fairbairn
Designer Charlotte Henery
Lighting Designer Sean Gleason
Sound Designer & AV Technician Sebastian Atterbury
Video Designer Sapphire Goss
Script Consultant Jacob Thomas
Assistant Director Holly Barnard

with Clementine Mills and Matthew Coulton

Images by Greg Veit

A woman touches the face of a man in a suit holding a glass, on a stage with microphone stand and shadows in the background. From the play The Mutant Man, directed by Heather Fairbairn at The Space Arts Centre, London.
THE MUTANT MAN by Christopher Bryant The Space Arts Centre, London, 2017 Director Heather Fairbairn Designer Charlotte Henery Lighting Designer  Sean Gleason Sound Designer & AV Technician  Sebastian Atterbury Video Designer
Two performers sitting at separate desks with lamps, a projection of a woman’s face behind them, in a dimly lit theater or performance space. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant, directed by Heather Fairbairn.
Two people dancing closely on stage, a man and woman, with a projected background showing a face and a person hugging. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant, directed by Heather Fairbairn at The Space Arts Centre, London.
A woman in a blue suit sitting in a chair facing a man in a white shirt standing in a dimly lit room, with a lamp illuminating the scene. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant, directed by Heather Fairbairn at The Space Arts Centre, London.
A man in a suit sitting on a chair with a surprised expression, looking at a woman with curly hair who is blurred in the foreground. The scene appears to be in a dimly lit room with lamps in the background. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant.
A man in a black suit examining a collection of small, colorful figurines on a wooden table, with a woman in a dark blazer sitting behind him. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant, directed by Heather Fairbairn at The Space Arts Centre, London.
A man and a woman look at each other closely, with the woman's hand on the man's face. They are holding glasses and are dressed formally, standing on a stage with microphone stands and speakers in the background under moody lighting.
A man in a dark suit sitting at a wooden table with a microphone, glass of water, water bottle, and a black object wrapped in plastic. The background is black. From The Mutant Man by Christopher Bryant, directed by Heather Fairbairn.

Reviews

★★★★ "Two amazingly talented performers […] The Mutant Man is a voice in modern theatre that represents those unheard. This gripping and insightful play opens up enlightening discussions about the problems we face with our ideals and expectations of gender identity today.” - Last Minute Theatre Tickets

"Heather Fairbairn’s stylish production incorporates a wealth of well-judged audio-visual effects, which echo the fluidity of the performances" - The Stage

“Though the set appears simple, the production is actually incredibly complex and rich in detail. Director Heather Fairbairn equips her actors with a range of props, which gradually emerge from those evidence bags we saw earlier and show how every detail of Harry’s past has come to be used against him. In addition, the production makes highly effective use of lamps, microphones and cameras, often projecting close-ups of evidence on to the large video screen at the back of the stage, and culminating in a powerful image that represents Harry’s confusion and disdain for his own body. […] A gripping and thought-provoking 70 minutes, and well worth a visit.” - Theatre Things

“Well acted play given a very imaginative production by director Heather Fairbairn” - British Theatre Guide

“The Mutant Man is beautifully performed with glimpses of visual genius in its staging" - The Plays The Thing

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