The Vanishing Act

Roll up, roll up for a new show exploring the insect world as never seen before! 

The Vanishing Act is a new performance about Earth’s disappearing insects. Made by Cap-a-Pie in collaboration with young people and insect scientist Dr Vivek Nityananda.

In May 2023 we completed the first development stage of the show. Sign up to our mailing list for news of future shows.

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Primary school students and Cap-a-Pie cast members stand in a school hall raising one hand in the air.
Primary school students sitting at a desk with their hands raised in the air as if in celebration.

Insects are vanishing, and this will cause big problems for us and the planet. Find out what makes insects special and the incredible things they can do before it’s too late. 

Featuring songs and performances inspired by the latest discoveries about insects from researchers at Newcastle University and beyond, and the brilliantly imaginative ideas from students at Hotspur and Christ Church CE Primary Schools in Newcastle.

Primary school students sit in a line in a school hall with Dr Vivek Nityanada, an adult man, sat slightly apart from them.

The Team

Performed by
Bridget Marumo, Jeannie May Adam and Liam Scarth

Directed by
Brad McCormick

Produced by
Katy Vanden

Music by
Jeremy Bradfield

Costume Design by
Imogen Melhuish

Script, Songs and Performances Devised by the Team in collaboration with insect scientist Dr Vivek Nityananda from Newcastle University and students from Christ Church CE and Hotspur Primary Schools

Cabaret Consultant
Laura Corcoran

Filmaker
Lindsay Duncanson and team

PR & Comms
Helen Fussell

Marketing Design by
Wayne Gamble

BSL Interpretation by
Caroline Ryan

Audio Description consultant 
Anne Hornsby

Evaluator
Ulrike Thomas

Stage Manager
Nicole Wilkinson

Thanks to

Hotspur and Christ Church CE Primary Schools, Star & Shadow Cinema.

Thanks to our Funders

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