Orbital Descending follows the story of 6 astronauts circling the Earth 16 times over the span of a day, witnessing the beauty and tragedy Earth has to offer.

The second installment adapted from Samantha Harvey's 'Orbital', this is a physical manifestation of the beauty of her written word. Devised by second year drama students and written by Chloe Lloyd and Esme Knight, the novel has been reimagined and brought to life for the stage.

Isolated and forced to reflect on their lives, the piece examines the complexity and vulnerability of mankind, through striking visuals and stunning physical theatre.

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