On Death
Experience 'On Death', a theatre production that takes an intimate look at dying
An inspiring sequence of testimonies from the dying, illuminated by the experiences of psychologist and palliative care-worker Marie de Hennezel, form the basis of this theatre essay.
'On Death' bears witness to the most profound of human experiences and asks what lessons the dying have to pass on to the living.
Written by Mick Gordon and Marie de Hennezel and inspired by the book 'Intimate Death' by Marie de Hennezel 'On Death is directed by Mick Gordon and produced by On Theatre.
'On Death' is part of a groundbreaking series of theatre essays that use theatre as a way of exploring the fundamental preoccupations on modern life. Other works include 'On Love' and 'On Ego'. 'On Emotion' is currently in development.
Mick Gordon is an international, award-winning director. He has been Associate Director at the National Theatre, Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre and the founding Artistic Director of On Theatre.
In 1987 Marie de Hennezel joined the staff of the first palliative care unit in a Parisian hospital for people with terminal illnesses, where she gathered the experience she describes in her book, 'Intimate Death'. She founded the Bernard Dutant Association for AIDS and Re-Empowerment in 1990, and she gives lectures on approaching the end of life and seminars on accompanying dying.
This event is free and is taking place in support of the Life Before Death exhibition on Saturday 26th April and Sunday 27th April between 3pm and 4.15pm at the Wellcome Collection.
You do need to book tickets though to secure your place. To do so please call 020 7611 2222 or email the number of tickets you require, specifying the performance date, together with your full name and telephone number, to events@wellcomecollection.org.
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