The Doppler Effect is a remarkably original piece of theatre that traces one gay man’s journey through the rain-filled streets of Belfast at night. The quest for quick encounters on a dance floor intertwines with mathematical philosophy, obsessive compulsion, and the beauty of Ingrid Bergman.
Written and directed by double Ivor Novello-nominated Conor Mitchell, this immersive production situates a dancer, actor, and chamber ensemble of orchestral musicians inside a multimedia projection box that comes to life with some of theatre’s most imaginative and contemporary video design by Northern Irish artist Gavin Peden.
Originally produced by The Belfast Ensemble and presented in association with Outburst Arts for the Outburst Queer Arts Festival, this work seamlessly blends the realms of theatre, music, video, and queer stories, breaking new ground for both the genre and the audience.
The Doppler Effect is presented by the Festival de Créations Queer Contemporaines TRANSFORM! at the Festival de Marseille, as part of a partnership between TRANSFORM! et Outburst Arts.
This project is one of the laureates of the UK/France Spotlight on Culture Fund for Scotland and Northern Ireland delivered by the British Council in partnership with Creative Scotland.
