We create engaging performance with a view to encouraging conversations on the subject of death and dying.

Norwich, England
Joined March 2019
We made a lovely thing! Off the Twig's 'Tree of Life and Death' is a beautiful online space where you can find audio stories and reflections from conversations for The End of the Road Show as well as a number of short films. offthetwig.co.uk/the-tree-of…
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Our tree of Life and Death created by Claire Teale
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We’ve set up a crowd funder for our new show! gofund.me/d80acd5a
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How a Death and Performance Symposium in Salford showed that discussing dying matters: visitmanchester.com/ideas-an… Here @hauntMCR's @EmilyvOldfield reviews yesterday's thought-provoking Symposium, presented by the inspiring @SICKfestival + @SalfordUni at @NA_Theatre.
First public sharing of work in progress coming soon. 9th May, 11.45am at The Forum in Norwich for @DyingMatters event. #DeathAndPerformance #deathpositve #DyingMatters
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Massive gratitude to @SICKfestival and everyone who attended today’s symposium on Death & Performance. Inspiring and thought-provoking stuff. #DeathandPerformance
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A few from our recent photo shoot..
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The 4 stories we tell ourselves about death (Stephen Cave | TEDxBratislava) ted.com/talks/stephen_cave_t… via @TEDTalks
Off the Twig retweeted
@SICKfestival and @SalfordUni - Performance and Death Symposium April 25 10am – 17.30pm Tickets available here: bit.ly/2O0jp2q Featuring Sheila McCormick’s Death, Dinner and Performance project, placing the taboo subjects of death and dying around the dinner table.
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Rehearsals under way. Today - the story of The Moon, The Hare and The Spider...
Devising now underway for our first show - ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’ Tea, biscuits, shiny shoes, anti-ageing cream and a visitor who just won’t go away...