Between Strands
In Taiwan, some families stop cutting their hair after losing a loved one, carrying grief through the body itself. Have you ever wondered what stories your hair holds? Between Strands is a visually led devised theatre performance exploring hair as a vessel for memory, identity, and belief. Blending movement, shadow play, and bilingual text, the piece follows a young woman in the UK navigating the loss of her grandmother in Taiwan. Through everyday rituals such as brushing hair, childhood games, and remembered stories, distance becomes a space of connection between generations. Performed as a solo transformation between granddaughter and grandmother, the work explores how the body holds both presence and absence. Rooted in Taiwanese traditions, Between Strands speaks to migrant experiences, family separation, and the ways we continue to carry the people and places we love.
- Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Counting House - The Attic
- City: Edinburgh