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Sarah_Jayne · 03-22-2004, 01:03 PM

Dead body wanted to star in show

A theatre group is looking to cast a dead body in the leading role of its next production.

A terminally-ill person is being sought by 1157performancegroup to star in Dead: You Will Be, which aims to challenge taboos surrounding death.

The group has written to hospices across the UK in the hope a patient will agree to donate their body.

An embalmer has been consulted on the best way to preserve the body for the full 24-night run in London.

Jo Dagless, one of the group's artistic directors, said having a dead body was fundamental to the performance which explores the modern-day taboos surrounding death and dying in modern Western cultures.

Dying myths

She said: "It is about a kind of contact with death that is more than just a philosophical and conceptual experience.

"Death is something we all inevitably have to face.

"We are really trying to dispel the myths around death."

Ms Dagless said the group had written to 50 hospices around the UK in the hope someone will agree to donate their body for the performance which is due to begin in mid-May.

She said: "We haven't had a response from any of the hospices yet, but we have had a couple of fit and healthy people come forward to offer their services in the event of them having an accident or whatever.

"You never know when your time is up so we are accepting them in case anything does happen."

Dead: You Will Be is due to begin on 11 May at Space 44, in Hackney, east London.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...ts/3557121.stm

Roger · 03-22-2004, 01:04 PM

That's disgustingly horrible.

cool1 · 03-22-2004, 01:06 PM

It takes all kinds to make a world.

- Jesus Christ - · 03-22-2004, 01:10 PM

sounds boring... but strange you should post this today... My 2nd cousin with esophogeal cancer is being unplugged in exactly 50 mins from this post.

bluff · 03-22-2004, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by - Jesus Christ -
sounds boring... but strange you should post this today... My 2nd cousin with esophogeal cancer is being unplugged in exactly 50 mins from this post.

oof. That sounds really bad

Sarah_Jayne · 03-22-2004, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by - Jesus Christ -
sounds boring... but strange you should post this today... My 2nd cousin with esophogeal cancer is being unplugged in exactly 50 mins from this post.

I am really sorry to hear that.

jhauser · 03-22-2004, 02:27 PM

Wow I am sorry for your loss.

- Jesus Christ - · 03-22-2004, 02:29 PM

Its done... 28 mins ago. I didnt go down to the hospital becasue I didnt want to watch that... Hes basically been "Gone" for a few days already anyway.

Doesnt feel as bad as it seems. Kinda glad there is no more suffering.

Babagirls · 03-22-2004, 02:30 PM

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mmmarshall · 03-22-2004, 02:39 PM

how can someone even THINK of doing that!

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Dead body wanted to star in show A theatre group is looking to cast a dead body in the leading role of its next production. A terminally-ill person is being sought by 1157performancegroup to star in Dead: You Will Be, which aims to challenge taboos surrounding death. The group has written to hospices across the UK in the hope a patient will agree to donate their body. An embalmer has been consulted on the best way to preserve the body for the full 24-night run in London. Jo Dagless, one of the group's artistic directors, said having a dead body was fundamental to the performance which explores the modern-day taboos surrounding death and dying in modern Western cultures. Dying myths She said: "It is about a kind of contact with death that is more than just a philosophical and conceptual experience. "Death is something we all inevitably have to face. "We are really trying to dispel the myths around death." Ms Dagless said the group had written to 50 hospices around the UK in the hope someone will agree to donate their body for the performance which is due to begin in mid-May. She said: "We haven't had a response from any of the hospices yet, but we have had a couple of fit and healthy people come forward to offer their services in the event of them having an accident or whatever. "You never know when your time is up so we are accepting them in case anything does happen." Dead: You Will Be is due to begin on 11 May at Space 44, in Hackney, east London. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...ts/3557121.stm

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