More than a decade ago, performance artist Alexander Gog contractually agreed as a form of social protest and activist demonstration to be caged for a period of one year. During the intervening year, due to the death of those with whom the project began, The Gog/Magog Project continues with its performer having remained detained surviving exclusively on Banana Flavored 'Moon Pies'. The Gog/Magog P
roject has long been a source of controversy, many arguing that the artist should be released despite his seemingly voluntary imprisonment. It has caused a stir in its constant international touring. In the coming year Random Acts Theatre brings to London an alternative theatre experience that cannot (or rather, perhaps should not) be duplicated. Make what ethical assessment you will, The Gog/Magog Project does challenge the notion of artistic expression and the extremes to which one particular artist has taken such an endeavour.
'It was a hilarious and bitter attack on almost every conceivable kind of commercial theatre and a thoughtful comment on the value of the artistic experience. The play was humorous and horrific in equal measure. The actor’s performance was faultless; he spoke directly to and engaged with the audience. The stage management was equally seamless.'
- Jenna Richards, Phonic FM
'Close attention to the actor's words and to voice-over & projections, opens to us in the audience, the author's mind and the enormity of his concept, carried so competently in this gutsy performance, given unstinting energy, moving tenderness & frequent ferocity by Adam Brummitt in this demanding but meaningful drama, only for strong minds.'
- Arthur Duncan, Remote Goat
'As an exploration of why artists do what they do, it certainly makes you think about the acceptable limits of artistic expression, whether imposed by the self or society.'
- Belinda Dillon, Devon Life
