Irresistible (2013)

Combining music, theatre, film and sirens, it tells the story of a man on a journey. He meets the Hobos, who guide him; the Crew, who intimidate him; and the singing Sirens, who lure him.

This atmospheric and joyous site sensitive experience surrounds your senses and leaves you singing new rock and blues songs!

The Irresistible journey began in 2010 in Yorkshire premiering at the Cow and Calf, Ilkley to a captivated audience. The show was then chosen to be one of the 29 Unlimited* commissions for the London 2012 Festival, and performed at 3 impressive venues, Southbank Centre, National Theatre and the Olympic Park. In 2013 Irresistible went international, and performed at four different festivals across Switzerland: Wildwuchs, BewegGrund, Okkupation! and Dansehabile.

Irresistible Tour

Irresistible has toured London’s Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Olympic Park, Bradford, St Helens, Unity Festival Cardiff, Berne, Geneva, Basel and Zurich, performing in an array of different venues such as indoor and outdoor theatres, a quarry, a library, and a stairwell!

Irresistible is available for booking, contact our Business Development Manager for details or call 01274 487394

*Unlimited was originally funded by The National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor and delivered in partnership between London 2012, Arts Council England, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the British Council.

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• Lisa Mallaghan

  Wow, this looks great! Can’t wait to see it in Bradford!

• http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk/ Mind the Gap

  Glad you’re looking forward to it Lisa! So are we. Rehearsals in full swing for this toe-tapping, fun for all the family show!

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  We went to see Irresistible at City Park in Bradford last Sat (19th Oct). It was a good display and really easy to follow with the BSL interpreter as I am deaf. There were some really interesting special effects with the lighting, mist and bad weather style effects. We really enjoyed the songs and the actors were really good, there was always something to watch. Can’t wait to see it again!

• http://www.mind-the-gap.org.uk/ Mind the Gap

  We had a great review by Zoe Parker from Culture Vultures, here’s a snippet:

  “An exciting feature of the piece, was the fabulous music – which played from speakers behind the audience and all around the park. This immersed us in that beautiful sound. It was a joy to watch and be part of, amongst a diverse crowd – a great example of what the city of Bradford has to offer.” Go here for the full, exciting review:
  http://www.fabricculture.co.uk/blog/irresistible-mind-gap-theatre-city-park-bradford-19th-october-review-zoe-parker

• Steve Howard

  What a great performance from everyone, particularly the ladies in the crane platform! Jez and the crew were great and the sound & lighting was excellent – another stunning performance despite the damp ending!

• Richard (Raise the Roof)

  I’m not usually moved to comment on shows I work on, BUT Irresistible is one of the best shows I’ve seen in Bradford City Park!