Story of a Rabbit

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Story of a Rabbit is a stage production created and performed by Hugh Hughes, in collaboration with British touring theatre company Hoipolloi.

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In the production, Hughes discusses his father's death and the impact it had upon him. He also introduces a subplot featuring the death of a rabbit he was once looking after for a friend, weaving the two stories together as he explores the mysteries surrounding death. [1]

Story of a Rabbit is the second show created by Hughes, the first being Floating . Story of a Rabbit was nominated for a Total Theatre Award and won a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [2]

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References

  1. "Hoipolloi: In production/Story of a Rabbit". Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2008.
  2. "Hoipolloi: In production/Story of a Rabbit". Archived from the original on 21 January 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2008.