Inspector Sands
Inspector Sands was founded in 2005 by Ben Lewis, Giulia Innocenti and Lucinka Eisler. Between them, the company members had already produced a number of critically acclaimed, sell-out shows which had played at venues including the Riverside Studios and the ICA and had toured the UK and internationally.
Since its formation Inspector Sands has created two critically acclaimed, sell out shows which have toured extensively in the UK and to countries around the world. They have also carried out workshops with practitioners and young people on tour and as part of longer term projects at the Lyric Hammersmith and BAC.
Inspector Sands are committed to creating outstanding theatre which fully embraces its live medium, incorporating visual, sound, textual and physical elements into a strongly integrated whole. Thematically, they are interested in exploring how global events and trends affect the detail of everyday life.
Inspector Sands & The Darkroom
I have a feeling that the impact of the Darkroom on Inspector Sands, and on us as individuals, will keep making itself felt for a long time to come. The whole experience has been full of so many surprises. I think it has sown the seed of a new show. It has made me understand better why I believe in the idea of having a theatre company instead of (or as well as) working freelance. It has reminded me to question why we're doing what we do and what is it about our work that keeps us feeling passionate.
It was one of the best things to happen to us as a company in a long while and I'm very excited to see how this relationship with Emma develops.
All in all an incredible, and pivotal experience surrounded by fresh air and great company. It doesn't feel like the Darkroom has finished in any way.
