Acclaimed Liverpool Theatre Show Sealskin Announces UK Tour

Following it's smash premiere in The Everyman, Liverpool at last year's Physical Fest, Tmesis Theatre are very proud to announce the first UK Tour of Sealskin - their enchanting, emotive interpretation of an ancient Celtic tale, told through their trademark blend of physical theatre, puppetry, sumptuous design and an original live score.

Sealskin is an old selkie tale of the sea. Every full moon the Selkies appear, peeling away their seal skin, dancing freely in the moonlight. One night a fisherman discovers their secret, and we see the betrayal and consequences that follow.

Exploring ideas of belonging, otherness and home; Sealskin combines Tmesis’ playful and highly skilled physicality, puppetry, storytelling, incredible projection design and live original music.

Sealskin is the Liverpool-based theatre company's most ambitious production to date - featuring an ensemble of performers from Liverpool, Nigeria, Spain and Portugal, augmented by immersive AV design from digital artist Noel Jones.

I’m so excited to be sharing this beautiful show with larger audiences across the UK and in Portugal. We had such a positive reception at our opening and are very excited to be working with a live band, the incredible me + deboe whose music we love!

Premiering back in June 2023, the initial 3 night run drew rave reviews from press, as well as nightly standing ovations...

Tmesis is a company that is constantly changing and challenging itself, setting ever higher standards and examining the collective human experience in different ways. This production is something new again and with some unforgettable imagery and storytelling, certainly ranks among its best work.

The upcoming UK Tour will visit Ormskirk, Scarborough and Sheffield throughout the Autumn, and resuming for the New Year in 2025 in Manchester, before a highly-anticipated return to Liverpool in February. Further dates are also expected to be announced for Spring 2025.

Sealskin

SEALSKIN TOUR DATES

2024

Wed, 23rd October, 7.30pm
The Arts Centre, Ormskirk

Wed, 6th November, 7.30pm
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Sat, 23rd November, 7.30pm
EnableUs Festival, Sheffield

2025

Wed, 15th and Thu, 16th January, 8pm
The Lowry, Salford Quays

Fri, 14th February, 7.30pm
The Capstone Theatre, Liverpool

More Dates To Be Announced For Spring 2025