Event
TABLEAU VIVANT - DISSECTING SEBASTIAN
15 Apr 2011 – 16 Apr 2011
Regular hours
- Friday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 17:00
Cost of entry
£40 contribution
Address
- 12A Vyner Street
- London
- E2 9DG
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- Cambridge Heath
WHERE A CONVIVIAL FEAST MEETS TANTALIZING LIVE ART
About
Offering a lusciously lavish multi-sensory experience, Dissecting Sebastian is the ultimate participatory live art encounter. It's an art installation, a performance, a history lesson and a damn nice meal - all propelled by an animated convivial atmosphere.
Layer by layer, diners are mesmerized by the unfolding of a living art event running for 2 consecutive nights in mid April. Be seated on communal tables and prepare to share the unfolding of the mystery. The intoxicating event is set in a beautifully converted Edwardian Church on Vyner St in Hackney's renowned gallery district.
The evening will be divided into three distinct acts, which in turn are interspersed with each course of the renaissance inspired menu featuring roasts and rosewater delights to compliment the elaborate visual feast presented on stage.
With 16thC Portugal as a starting point we will meet Sebastian, the tormented child King. The one who lead the country to disaster and the loss of its empire. It's been said that since then, Portugal awaits his return from the mist to restore its glory. He may even dine with you. Then is Sebastian the Saint who, tied to a tree and stuck with arrows shows us how beautiful the suffering of others can be. And finally the tragedy of fading youthful beauty. Oh to be young and desired!
ACT I: STARTER - YOUTH
Goats cheese mousseline with slow roasted beetroot, parmesan and walnut crisps
ACT II : MAIN - BEAUTY
Rolled spiced pork belly stuffed with apricots and prunes wilted spinach roasted root vegetables
ACT III : DESSERT - DEATH
Profiteroles filled with 3 different creams, orange, rose water and pistachio and a chocolate cardamon sauce
Tea and coffee
Half a bottle of wine provided per person
Vegetarian option available by request
And don't be fooled by the safety of your seat. You may be called upon to penetrate the flesh of our beautiful Saint!
In an era dominated by digital social networking we aim to offer the unmitigated tangibility of a magical live event. We urge you to get off your twitter and be touched non-virtually. Tableau Vivant is building a reputation for cutting edge live art participatory events, but you can still join our Facebook page or check our website for more details.
For bookings please go to www.tableauvivant.eu or email tableauvivantproject@gmail.com
