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Sacred 2008 – Crossed Wires

Notes

Drawing on elements of psychological suspence inspired by Hitchcock, Breathe treats each participant to an individual experience in which they can be as involved as they dare (Chelsea Theatre, London, 3 May 2008). Part of Sacred Season at the Chelsae Theatre, 28 April – 10 May 2008 (For full programme see REF. P1132).

Artist / Author Breathe
Reference D1065
Date 2008
Type DVD

Keywords

Alfred Hitchcock Intimate participatory solo audience suspense

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