Performed and written by Catherine Duquette, #Instalove is a joyful, electrifying, and at times stormy celebration of all the reasons we seek love – be they playful, pathetic, pragmatic or passionate. It also examines how identity is created through relationships transposing the search for love into a live game-like encounter; the audience votes to decide the outcome, so each performance is different.
Duquette presents five different characters. Meet Clare (romantic), Kit (cynical), Cat (sensual), Kate (pragmatic), and Kris (dominant). They compete against each other for the audience’s affections – which will they want to date?
In each series of dates, the audience eliminates their least favourite character. Gradually, Catherine’s characters are revealed to all be personas of the same woman. They share the same stories and previous relationships but emphasise different aspects of their lives and perceive their memories differently, taking distinct lessons from them. As the show progresses, the participatory encounters become ever more intimate, heading to the audience’s ultimate choice.
How will the audience’s personality shape Catherine’s identity? Which of the characters will she become with them? Who will they become with her?
Catherine (who is also a writer and narrative designer for mobile games) will create a smartphone app for audiences to download prior to seeing the show, which will help them interact with, and drive the decision making process.
#Instalove will be presented at theSpace on North Bridge, Argyll Theatre (Venue 36) from 4 – 26 August (Not 6, 13, 20) at 20.05.
