Inspired by ETA Hoffman’s Der Sandmann, Shindig Theatre Company
bring a bold new spin to this classic story. Haunted by a childhood encounter
with the sinister Sandman, Nathaniel deals with the struggles of adult life whilst
trying to shake off the demons of his past. But as dreams spill into waking
life, the mystery of the Sandman becomes a reality. This Gothic tale of romance
and discovery is filled with humour, intrigue and inventive storytelling.
Shindig are an emerging theatre company who take gothic folk tales and adapt them for modern theatre audiences. The Sandman marks their first appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a production packed with physical humour and stripped back story-telling.
