The Missing Eyes
Afterimage Theatre
You are looking at a murder.
The Missing Eyes opens where most detective stories end. The suspect is in custody, the inspector has their hand on disposition. However, as another inspector presses the witness for the last gruesome detail, the original narrative begins to fall apart.
An unconvincing motive. A pair of missing eyes. Reality spirals into a vortex. In the dark currents of shattered clues and fragmented memories, something resurfaces - is it the truth, or just a new conspiracy?
The gripping air intensifies as the interrogation turns into confrontation, where the crime gives way to a darker question about the righteousness of violence.
Blending psychological thriller and physical theatre, The Missing Eyes invites the audience to witness the aftermath of a vigilante murder, where an attempt to uncover the truth becomes a battle between narratives, exposing how perceived injustice and moral conviction can be used to legitimize violence—and what can happen once that line has been crossed.
The Missing Eyes opens where most detective stories end. The suspect is in custody, the inspector has their hand on disposition. However, as another inspector presses the witness for the last gruesome detail, the original narrative begins to fall apart.
An unconvincing motive. A pair of missing eyes. Reality spirals into a vortex. In the dark currents of shattered clues and fragmented memories, something resurfaces - is it the truth, or just a new conspiracy?
The gripping air intensifies as the interrogation turns into confrontation, where the crime gives way to a darker question about the righteousness of violence.
Blending psychological thriller and physical theatre, The Missing Eyes invites the audience to witness the aftermath of a vigilante murder, where an attempt to uncover the truth becomes a battle between narratives, exposing how perceived injustice and moral conviction can be used to legitimize violence—and what can happen once that line has been crossed.
Event Details
Genre: New Writing
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £15
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This performance explores themes of grief, loss, and psychological distress, and includes some unsettling imagery and em
Suitable for ages: 16 and over
World premiere
See venue page for accessibility information.
