Event

Chris Dobrowolski: Antarctica

Antarctica is the driest, windiest, most inhospitable place on Earth. A place synonymous with failed expedition attempts, with no artists for miles around. A place that Chris Dobrowolski decided was perfect for him.

For three and a half months Chris lived and worked at the British Antarctic Survey, trying to experiment creatively whilst (crucially) trying to survive. He discovered that sometimes its very difficult to work out whats real in a land where you simply cant believe your eyes.

Antarctica is an adventure story-PowerPoint-presentation about professional failure and real life via tales of overzealous seals, Ladybird books and a sledge built out of gold picture frames.

"What emerges apart from some of the most surreal holiday snaps youll ever see is a multifaceted work that interrogates the nature and purpose of art at the same time as embracing the all-sorts it takes to make a world.... charmingly, optimistically and heartwarmingly - Dobrowolski brings a shared humanity to the fore. Culture Wars
This is one of the best shows I have ever seen in a theatre and it isn't really a show... It's like someone showing you their holiday snaps - except this time you actually want to stay." Colchester Gazette on All Roads Lead to Rome

Created with support from British Antarctic Survey, Farnham Maltings and Colchester Arts Centre. Dramaturgy by Cheryl Pierce. Produced by Artsadmin.