Remote
A remote control becomes Nathan’s only companion in his current stop/start world.
The inclusive ensemble of creatives at Options Theatre Company reflect on finding hope in this uncertain time.
Directed by Stuart Smith – Artistic Director
Music by Peter Gabriel, ‘‘Don’t Give Up’ 1986.
♪ Though I saw it all around ♪
♪ Never thought that I could be affected ♪
♪ I thought that we’d be the last to go ♪
♪ It is so strange the way things turn ♪
♪ Drove the night towards my home ♪
♪ The place where I was born, on the lakeside ♪
♪ As daylight broke, I saw the earth ♪
♪ The trees had burned down to the ground ♪
♪ Don’t give up ♪
♪ You still have us ♪
♪ Don’t give up ♪
♪ We don’t need much of anything ♪
♪ Don’t give up ♪
♪ ’Cause somewhere there’s a place ♪
♪ Where we belong ♪
♪ Rest your head ♪
♪ You worry too much ♪
♪ It’s going to be all right ♪
♪ When times get rough ♪
♪ You can fall back on us ♪
♪ Don’t give up ♪
♪ Please don’t give up ♪
♪ Got to walk out of here ♪
♪ ’Cause I can’t take it anymore ♪
♪ Got to stand on that bridge ♪
♪ Keep my eyes down below ♪
♪ Whatever may come ♪
♪ And whatever may go ♪
♪ That river’s flowing ♪
♪ That river’s flow … ♪
Directed by Stuart Smith
Featuring Nathan Parker
‘Don’t Give Up’ written by Peter Gabriel
Performed by Andrew Sampford and Amy Vee