Adaptation of Henry David Thoreau’s classic meditation on self-sufficiency and simple living. On 4 July 1845, Thoreau walked into the woods near Concord, Massachusetts and built a hut by Walden Pond, living there for two years by his own resources. This beautiful, simple distillation explores the individual’s relationship with the environment and the desire to ‘live deliberately’.
Originally created at Stills Gallery in Edinburgh, Walden has been performed more than 70 times across multiple revivals. The production received a Best Design nomination at the 2008 CATS awards and continues to resonate with audiences seeking meaning in an increasingly complex world.
Based on Walden; or, Life in the Woods by Henry David Thoreau (1854).
Credits
Creative Team
- Writer and Director
- Nicholas Bone
- Designer
- Sans façon
Cast
- Performer (2008 & 2009)
- Ewan Donald
- Performer (2010 & 2016)
- Cameron Mowat
Press
“a tremendously timely piece of theatre; an hour-long contemplative pool of stillness tucked into a corner of modern city life”
“A hugely compelling production. A must-see for any theatre-lover”
“A righteous and humble poetry of the soul”
“A passionate, positive call to us all just to stop, and breathe”
“Easily one of the best performances currently in Edinburgh”
“A treat, combining idealism with an austere and questing approach to theatre and philosophy”
“A singular, thought-provoking experience”
“An unforgettable experience which deserves to run and run”