Sealskin

14 Feb 2025

Capstone Theatre

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.