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Frau Trapp: Five Lines

MimeLondon 2025

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people filming a miniature set

A remarkable UK premiere of micro cinema-theatre that explores human nature through the lens of one couple's relationship in a dystopian world shaped by today's extreme greed. 

Be transported to a stark reality, where resource scarcity threatens our freedom and people retreat into their cocoons, forgetting that change is possible. 

Driven by love and an unquenchable lust for life, this intimate production challenges us to consider whether our relentless pursuit of dreams leads to a better life or blinds us to what truly matters. Bringing together miniature models, music, acting and audio-visuals, it reminds us that even in the darkest of situations we can imagine and create better worlds.

Led by Matteo Frau and Mina Trapp, Frau Trapp is deeply fascinated by miniature worlds that can be brought to big screens and reflect our current era. 

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Theatre and Dance Winter/Spring 2025 MimeLondon 2025 More...

Age guidance: 12+

Running time: 1 hour, no interval

BSL-interpreted performance, Wed 29 Jan
BSL-interpreted by Anna Kitson

Post-show talk, Wed 29 Jan
Free to same-day ticket holders. BSL-interpreted by Anna Kitson.

Presented by the Barbican

 

Creative team

Matteo Frau, Natalia Barraza and Mina Trapp Script
Natalia Barraza Direction
Matteo Frau and Mina Trapp Manipulation and interpretation
Matteo Frau Original music
Sebi Escarpenter and Dalo Lozano Camera/Technique/Editing
Mina Trapp Miniature/Scenography
Mina Trapp Costume
Ivan Tomasevic Light design
Sebi Escarpenter Miniature light design
The Frau Trapp Company Production
Mina Trapp/Matteo Frau Promotion

Ticket prices

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No booking fee. Subject to availability.  

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2 tickets max per booking. Subject to availability. 

£5

Subject to availability.

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Schools  
£12*, subject to availability.

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These accessibility provisions are available for this event.

BSL

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Reviews

‘The exquisite sound of Matteo Frau's trumpet heightens the emotional and intellectual texture of the show… It is as if we were watching a film while at the same time seeing how it is being filmed live‘
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