The Flames

What brings a person purpose and reason to their life?

This show will ponder the Japanese concept of ‘Ikigai’. When we find it. Or can’t find it. And when we lose it.

Both poignant and humorous, this striking and contemporary mix of storytelling, film, music and performance explores life through its big and little moments.

The Flames is a multi-media performance company for people aged 50+, and has performed across Scotland and Japan.

The Flames is part of the Traverse's £1 Tickets Project.

Image: Jassy Earl

Supported by Creative Scotland and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Audience Reviews

'Thank you for an extraordinary performance. I can honestly say I have never seen something like it.'

'Great diverse group of stories, some poignant, thought provoking, but interspersed by humour too.'

'I felt the need of quiet afterwards to make sense of what I had seen and the mixed emotions it elicited in me. I was left feeling I’d experienced something quite profound.'

If you have access requirements, please contact our Sales and Welcome Team on boxoffice@traverse.co.uk or 0131 228 1404 so we can arrange reserved seating for you and discuss how else we can best support your visit.