Gecko Theatre CompanyThe Overcoat
Gecko has created an intoxicating world where a man's thoughts and dreams spill out into everyday life...........
In a futile government department reminiscent of Chaplin’s Modern Times - Akakki falls in love with the beautiful Natalia. His feelings for her are not returned; this drives him to be the best and win the ultimate office prize – The Overcoat - revered by all as a symbol of success. But how far is Akakki willing to go? And at what cost?
Get the coat, get the girl, change the world!
The Overcoat is an extraordinary blend of bold physicality, beautiful images and evocative music.
Gecko has used Gogol’s story as a germ to infect and inspire this piece which has evolved and cultured over two years whilst touring to Edinburgh, Georgia, Brazil, Columbia, South Korea, Israel and China.
The project is funded by the Arts Council England and is Gecko and Lyric Hammersmith production in association with Plymouth Theatre Royal.
Gecko is generously supported by New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich